Teeth Talk Girl Announces Winners of the Inaugural Smile Brighter Awards

Founded by renowned registered dental hygienist Whitney DiFoggio, the new awards program recognizes the trusted oral care products helping consumers build healthier, brighter smiles

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH—renowned registered dental hygienist and the trusted oral health expert known to more than one million followers as Teeth Talk Girl—today announced the winners of the inaugural Smile Brighter Awards, a new recognition program celebrating standout products and brands across the oral care industry.

The winners were revealed last night during the annual Dental Hygiene Month Party, a nationwide virtual event hosted by DiFoggio in celebration of Dental Hygiene Month. Thousands of dental hygienists, dental assistants, industry thought leaders and other dental professionals gathered to connect, celebrate their profession and recognize the people and products helping advance oral health.

Created to help consumers confidently navigate an increasingly crowded oral care aisle, the Smile Brighter Awards recognize the products DiFoggio trusts, recommends and believes can make a meaningful difference in people's daily routines. Winners span essential categories including electric toothbrushes, water flossers, traditional floss, interdental cleaners, toothpastes and other products designed to support healthier teeth and gums.

DiFoggio has become one of the most trusted voices in oral health by translating clinical knowledge into accessible, engaging and evidence-based guidance. Through Teeth Talk Girl's videos, articles and social platforms, she helps bridge the divide between the dental office and the toothpaste aisle—empowering consumers to better understand their oral health and choose products suited to their individual needs.

"Dentistry is never one-size-fits-all, and neither is the oral care aisle," said DiFoggio. "People are surrounded by products making big promises, but they often have very little guidance about which options may actually support their needs. I created the Smile Brighter Awards to recognize the products and brands I genuinely trust—those that combine thoughtful design, quality and everyday usability to help make a healthier smile feel more achievable. It was incredibly special to reveal our inaugural winners alongside thousands of members of the dental community, and I'm so proud to give consumers a trusted place to begin."

Among this year's featured honorees, quip received two Smile Brighter Awards, earning Best Oscillating Electric Toothbrush and Best Water Flosser. Known for bringing thoughtful design and simplicity to everyday oral care, quip was recognized for creating approachable, user-friendly products that help make effective brushing and flossing easier to incorporate into a consistent routine.

"We believe the best products don't just work well, they make it easier for people to build better habits. We at quip are tirelessly pushing to provide amazing products at incredible value, and we are proud of how far we have come (in large part due to the incredible feedback we have received from the hygienist community!) So, to see both our Oscillating Electric Toothbrush and Water Flosser recognized in the inaugural Smile Brighter Awards feels like a true honor and validation of that mission," says Mikaela Quintero, dental hygienist and Community Marketing Manager at quip.

GUM was also recognized in two essential interdental-cleaning categories, receiving Best Floss Picks and Best Proxybrush. Both products provide practical options for cleaning between teeth—an important part of a complete oral care routine that is frequently overlooked. The honors recognize GUM's continued commitment to developing accessible tools that help consumers care for areas a toothbrush alone cannot adequately reach.

Sensodyne earned the Smile Brighter Award for Best Sensitive Toothpaste. A trusted name in sensitivity care, the brand was recognized for helping people manage tooth sensitivity while maintaining an effective daily brushing routine.

The Smile Brighter Awards reflect Teeth Talk Girl's broader mission to make credible dental education easier to understand and apply in everyday life. In addition to spotlighting trusted oral care products, TeethTalkGirl.com helps consumers explore topics ranging from flossing and brushing techniques to dental treatments, cosmetic dentistry, tooth sensitivity and modern dental technology.

To view the complete list of inaugural Smile Brighter Award winners, visit TeethTalkGirl.com and watch more about this year's winners on Teeth Talk Girl's YouTube channel.

About Whitney DiFoggio and Teeth Talk Girl

Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH, is a registered dental hygienist and the creator of Teeth Talk Girl, a trusted oral health education platform reaching more than one million followers. DiFoggio began her mission to make dental information more accessible through educational YouTube videos and has since built TeethTalkGirl.com into a comprehensive resource for credible, evidence-based dental guidance.

Together with the Teeth Talk Girl medical expert team of board-certified dentists, DiFoggio helps consumers better understand their oral health, evaluate available products and treatment options, and take a more active role in caring for their smiles. From choosing the right dental floss to navigating complex dental procedures, Teeth Talk Girl bridges the divide between the dentist's office and the toothpaste aisle.

For more information and to view the complete list of Smile Brighter Award winners, visit TeethTalkGirl.com.

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