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
7 Signs of Caviar Tongue & What To Do

7 Signs of Caviar Tongue & What To Do

Caviar tongue is a sublingual varicosity on the bottom-side (ventral) portion of your tongue.
How to Prevent Plaque & Tartar Buildup On Teeth

How to Prevent Plaque & Tartar Buildup On Teeth

You have to be more proactive about keeping the bottom front teeth clean, so that soft plaque biofilm can’t buildup and calcify into hard tartar.
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.