toothbrush

Triclosan Accumulates in Toothbrush Bristles

A ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels, and wipes went into effect...

Startup Combines Toothbrush and Floss in a Single Tool

Only 4 out of 10 Americans floss at least once day, while 20% never...

Children Now Brushing Longer and More Frequently

Many kids run a little water on their toothbrush to trick their parents into...

Happy Halloween—And National Brush Day!

Your little ghouls and goblins are bound to collect lots of sweet stuff trick-or-treating...

App-Enabled Toothbrush That Works Too Well

Philips Sonicare, the brand behind popular electronic toothbrushes, recently released a device that accomplished...

Toothbrush Contamination Prevalent in Communal Bathrooms

Toothbrushes in communal bathrooms apparently are used for things other than brushing teeth. At...

America’s Toothfairy Look To Global Partnership

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation announced today a partnership with the International...

Dentists Aid in Repeal of Medical-Device Tax

Manufacturers against a medical-device tax received just the help they needed in their bid...

Sore Throat Doesn’t Contaminate Toothbrush

Your toothbrush is fine to use after having a sore throat. There was recent...

Using Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque & Gingivitis More Than Toothbrushing Alone

CHICAGO (Feb. 19, 2013)—New research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry,...