Beyond the Prophy®

Episode 124: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Opportunities with Angy Rodriguez, RDH

Beyond the Prophy LLC Season 4

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In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin Haley interviews Angy Rodriguez, RDH, one of the nation’s few DACA-registered dental hygienists and a trailblazer in the dental field. Angy shares her incredible journey from overcoming childhood challenges to becoming a leader in dentistry. She reflects on her resilience, career evolution, and the lessons she’s learned about breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and advocating for underrepresented communities in healthcare.

Trigger Warning: Childhood Abuse Is Discussed In This Episode

Key Takeaways:

  1. The Power of Resilience

  2. Understanding DACA and Dreamers

  3. Career Challenges and Triumphs

  4. Expanding Beyond Clinical Hygiene

  5. Advice for Aspiring Dental Professionals

Quotes from Angy Rodriguez:

  • “For every struggle I’ve faced, there’s been an incredible blessing waiting on the other side.”- Angy Rodriguez, RDH
  • “Representation matters. There are people out there who can only relate to your story—your voice matters.”-Angy Rodriguez, RDH

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Beyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. 

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