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

Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH
Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH
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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
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Are you exploring dental financing to pay for dental work? Dental financing options include dental insurance, loans, credit cards, and discount plans.
Cost to Extract a Tooth With & Without Insurance

Cost to Extract a Tooth With & Without Insurance

The average price of a simple tooth extraction without insurance costs between $100 to $300 per tooth. Sedation wisdom tooth extraction costs $1,000 or more.
Dental Probiotics | Do They Actually Work?

Dental Probiotics | Do They Actually Work?

Oral probiotics—are natural products that you can take to help replenish the “good” bacteria inside of your mouth. But do they work?
7 Reasons Why Your Tongue Is Itchy: Causes & Treatments

7 Reasons Why Your Tongue Is Itchy: Causes & Treatments

Some of the more common instances of an itchy tongue or mouth are associated with food allergies or a fungal infection like thrush.