Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH
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Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH

Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH
Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH
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Author
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Dental Hygienist
Expertise
Consumer Dental Health, Patient Education, Health Communication
Education
University of Illinois Chicago
Prairie State College

Currently using:

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean

Burst Sonic Electric

Burst Sonic Electric

Highlights

  • Award of Distinction (Issued by Sunstar & RDH Magazine) - July 2021
  • Heart to Hands Award (Issued by Philips & RDH Magazine) - June 2019
  • Instrumentation Excellence Award (Issued by Nordent Manufacturing Inc.) - May 2015

Education

- Arizona State University (Master of Arts, Communication) *expected graduation: May 2024 - University of Illinois Chicago (Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences) - Prairie State College (Associate of Applied Sciences, Dental Hygiene)

Experience

- Registered Dental Hygienist (2015-present) - American Dental Hygiene Association (2015-present) - Oral Health Educator: National Children's Oral Health Foundation (2017-present) - Certified Peer Educator: BACCUS Network

About Teeth Talk

TeethTalkGirl.com was created by a passionate dental hygienist, Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH.  Whitney’s journey of spreading dental health awareness began on the YouTube platform — where she continues to create educational videos for the public. 

Dentistry is not a one-size-fits-all!  From discovering the best dental floss to understanding dental treatment options, our goal is to provide you with information to take an active role in your oral health. Learn more about us!

Recent articles from Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH
Hand Scaling Tips for Dental Hygienist

Hand Scaling Tips for Dental Hygienist

This video was made in hopes to help you feel more confident hand scaling and offering some tips to help lower your stress about hand scaling.
Applying To Dental Hygiene School vs. Dental School

Applying To Dental Hygiene School vs. Dental School

Dental school and dental hygiene school are not the same thing. This video goes over the differences between dental school and dental hygiene school.
5 Ways To Remove Coffee Stains on Your Teeth

5 Ways To Remove Coffee Stains on Your Teeth

Coffee teeth stains are a bad side effect of drinking coffee. The natural pores of our tooth enamel allow stain buildup to accumulate over time.
How Much Do Temp RDHs Make a Year?

How Much Do Temp RDHs Make a Year?

A temporary Dental Hygienist's salary is just over $90,000 annually, or about $45 an hour. The national average pay is about $41 an hour.