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

Can Brushing Your Teeth Clear Up Your Acne?

It turns out that oral care is the new skincare when it comes to a holistic approach to battling acne, breakouts, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads.

5 Reasons You Need a Night Guard | Everything You Need to Know

Sleeping with a mouth guard or splint is usually recommended if you’re someone who clenches and grinds your teeth (we call this condition “bruxism.”)

7 Reasons Energy Drinks are Bad for You & Ruin Your Teeth

Energy drinks and your teeth don't mix. Compared to the other go-to drinks like coffee or sports drinks, the truth might actually surprise you.

How Bad Can Pumpkin Spice Lattes Be? We Looked, It’s Bad!

If you’re getting a grande PSL, it has about 380 calories and 52g of carbs. Is it going to ruin your diet? Not if you’re only drinking it once in a while.