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
9 Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia & Avoiding Triggers

9 Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia & Avoiding Triggers

Uncover 9 causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia & ways to avoid triggers. Learn about its impact on dental health and pain management.
Teamwork in Dentistry: Dental Staff Communication

Teamwork in Dentistry: Dental Staff Communication

Let's talk about ways to effectively communicate with your dentist - including how to ask for an exam, informing about decay, needing to perform SRP, etc.
The Order I Clean My Patient's Teeth (My Scaling Sequence)

The Order I Clean My Patient's Teeth (My Scaling Sequence)

This video is my dental hygiene recare appointment "scaling routine" My best advice is to find a sequence that works best for you and stick with it!
13 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

13 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

A healthy smile is all about prevention with a proper oral hygiene routine and monitoring what your teeth are exposed to every day.