Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH
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Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH

Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH
Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH
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Author
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Dental Hygienist
Expertise
Consumer Dental Health, Patient Education, Health Communication
Education
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Arizona State University
University of Illinois Chicago

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

-Eastern Virginia Medical School (Doctor of Health Science). Expected graduation: May 2028 -Arizona State University (Master of Arts, Communication). 2024 -Prairie State College (Associate of Applied Sciences, Dental Hygiene). 2015 -University of Illinois Chicago (Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences). 2013

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, MA, 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, MA, RDH
Wisdom Teeth Removal: Pain, Impacted, Recovery & Cost

Wisdom Teeth Removal: Pain, Impacted, Recovery & Cost

Wisdom teeth pain can be difficult. Wisdom teeth extraction is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon with or without sedation or general anesthesia.
How to Prevent Dry Socket After Your Wisdom Tooth Removal

How to Prevent Dry Socket After Your Wisdom Tooth Removal

How to prevent dry sockets after wisdom teeth removal. A dry socket happens when the blood clot comes out of your tooth extraction site.
Tooth Enamel: Loss, Erosion, and Prevention

Tooth Enamel: Loss, Erosion, and Prevention

Tooth enamel is hard, but it’s not indestructible. To keep your teeth clean and manage how much acid they’re exposed to if you want to avoid tooth erosion.
How to Floss Properly - Dental Hygienist Explains

How to Floss Properly - Dental Hygienist Explains

When you're not cleaning between your teeth, you are missing 40% of the tooth surface!  The goal of flossing isn’t to remove food from between your teeth.