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Overview of Power Toothbrush Technology

COURSE NUMBER: 543

Credit Hours:

3 Hour(s)

The information found in this course will arm the dental professional with the information and resources required to make informed power toothbrush recommendations that benefit patients and boost brushing compliance.


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Overview

The information found in this course will arm the dental professional with the information and resources required to make informed power toothbrush recommendations that benefit patients and boost brushing compliance.


Power toothbrushes are designed to facilitate the removal of bacterial plaque and food debris from the teeth and gingiva and to reduce calculus and stain accumulation. Several distinct power toothbrush technologies with differing modes of action are commercially available, and many offer compliance-enhancing features. The current generation of marketed power toothbrushes has been largely clinically shown to be safe and efficacious.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Aug 31, 2017

  • Last Revision Date:

    Dec 31, 2000

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Aug 30, 2020

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Discuss the history of the power toothbrush.
  • Understand the different power toothbrush technologies.
  • Describe the clinical significance of plaque.
  • Detail the power toothbrush's effect on plaque, gingivitis, calculus and stain.
  • Discuss the oral safety considerations of power toothbrushes.
  • Describe the basis for professional recommendation of power toothbrushes.
  • Summarize research presented on patient compliance with brushing recommendations.
  • Instruct patients on the use of power toothbrushes.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Dr. Jack Amburgey is an employee of The Procter & Gamble Company.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886