Should You Become A Dental Assistant Before Dental Hygiene School?

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Written by Whitney DiFoggio BS, RDH
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Do you need to be a dental assistant before being a dental hygienist? If you are a dental assistant before entering dental hygiene school…do you have an advantage?

Whitney is a registered dental hygienist who is also known as the "Teeth Talk Girl" on social media. Whitney’s journey of spreading dental health awareness began on the YouTube platform — where she continues to create educational videos for the public. She is extremely passionate about sharing information regarding the importance of dental health. “Your dental health and overall health are connected. The goal of dental hygiene is to prevent oral disease, thus improving overall health.” -Whitney DiFoggio, BS, RDH Published on