Contaminated tooth brushes-potential threat to oral and general health

Contaminated tooth brushes-potential threat to oral and general health

Background: Tooth brushing is most common method of maintaining oral hygiene. In removing plaque and other soft debris from the teeth, tooth brushes become contaminated with bacteria, blood, saliva and oral debris. These contaminated tooth brushes can be a source of infection. Aims and objectives: T...

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Main Authors: Rashmi Naik, B R Ahmed Mujib, Neethu Telagi, B S Anil, B R Spoorthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
Decontamination
disinfectants
tooth brush contamination
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2015;volume=4;issue=3;spage=444;epage=448;aulast=Naik

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