Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 139-140, September 2005

Powered toothbrushes may reduce plaque and gingivitis at least as effectively as manual toothbrushing

Director, Dental Hygiene Program, Western Career College, Sacramento, California

School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Original Article

Deery C, Heanue M, Deacon S, Robinson PG, Walmsley AD, Worthington H, et al. The effectiveness of manual versus powered toothbrushes for dental health: a systematic review. J Dent 2004;32(3):197-211.

Level of Evidence

1

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to compare manual and powered toothbrushes in relation to removal of plaque and gingival health, using meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials.

Source of Funding

Cochrane Oral Health Group

Type of Study/Design

Systematic review of randomized controlled trials

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00095-3

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.06.007

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 139-140, September 2005

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