An analysis of methods of toothbrushing recommended by dental associations, toothpaste and toothbrush companies and in dental texts

This study searched the web for brushing recommendation in articles,texbooks,organisations,toothbrush and toothpaste companies and evaluated them.

The Modified Bass technique was the most commonly recommended technique , twice daily brushing and for 2 minutes.Recommendations on which toothbrushing method to use for adults differed from those for children .

For adults ,of the 36 sources on toothbrushing method; 14 recommended the Modified Bass technique, 11 the Bass, 3 the Fones and 2 the Scrub technique. None recommended the Stillman or Charters techniques.

For children 27 sources contained recommendations on toothbrushing method. 7 recommended the Fones technique, 5 the Modified Bass, 4 the Scrub and 2 the Bass technique. None recommended the Stillman or Charters techniques.