Abstract
Toothbrush contamination during the procedure of brushing was assessed at different time intervals of usage. A peak value of 100% contamination was found at 1 month interval. Hence, a method suggesting disinfection of the toothbrush was employed by comparing the effectiveness of various disinfecting solutions available in the market so that, the brush does not become a source of potential pathogens.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local / pharmacology
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Child
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Chlorhexidine / analogs & derivatives
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Chlorhexidine / pharmacology
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Dental Disinfectants / pharmacology*
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Drug Combinations
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Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
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Female
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Humans
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Hydrogen Peroxide / pharmacology
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Male
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Mouthwashes / pharmacology*
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Salicylates / pharmacology
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Terpenes / pharmacology
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Time Factors
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Toothbrushing / instrumentation*
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Toothbrushing / statistics & numerical data
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local
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Dental Disinfectants
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Drug Combinations
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Mouthwashes
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Salicylates
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Terpenes
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Listerine
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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chlorhexidine gluconate
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Chlorhexidine