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Introduction

Manual Toothbrush Origins

Oscillating-Rotating (O-R) Technology (Oral-B) Toothbrushes

Sonic Technology (Philips Sonicare and Others) Toothbrushes

The Road to Automation: Advances in Oscillating-Rotating (O-R) and Sonic Electric Toothbrush Technology

Evolution of the Toothbrush

Power Source

Cleaning Technology Modalities

Brush Heads

Safety Features of Power Toothbrushes

Differences in Power Toothbrush Technologies, Benefits and Research Support

EBDM Basic Concepts

PubMed

Independent Organizations

Other Resources

ADA Seal of Acceptance

Where do you Find the Scientific Evidence?

Clinical Efficacy Evidence: Reducing Plaque, Gingivitis, Staining and Calculus

Clinical Evidence of Gentleness/Safety

What is the Evidence?

Specific Power Toothbrush Recommendations

EBDM Basis for Professional Recommendation of Power Toothbrushes

Evidenced-based Decision Making (EBDM): Concepts in Understanding the Research and Helping Patients Make Smart Decisions

Patient Brushing Instruction

Conclusion

References / Additional Resources

Using an Evidence-based Approach to Making Patient Recommendations for Power Toothbrushes

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