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Toothbrush
Brand
Commercial Handle
Name
Design
Sizes
Available
Bristle
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Church & Dwight
SpinBrush®
Swirl™
Slim, ergonomic
Adult, compact head
Stationary and oscillating, up to
6,000 oscillations per minute
Soft
Delivers the feel and control of a manual brush with 20 times more
brush strokes
Pro Recharge
Designed for comfort and
control
Adult
Dual-moving head, delivers up
to 3,900 oscillations per minute
Extra soft, whitening Plug-in base and rechargeable battery that delivers consistent power,
bristles
economical replacement heads
Pro Select®
Designed for comfort and
control
Adult
Dual-moving head, gentle speed
to massage, maximum speed for
deep cleaning, delivers up to
3,600 oscillations per minute at
maximum speed
Extra soft
Two-speed battery-powered, takes Pro Clean or Pro Whitening
replacement heads, replaceable batteries
360° SonicPower
Toothbrush
Ergonomic with battery
operated button
Full head
Tapered with raised
cleaning tip
Soft
All of the features of 360° with added sonic vibration; raised cleaning tip for access to posterior areas; soft, textured cheek and tongue
cleaner for gentle effective bacteria removal; soft rubber polishing
cups for gentle stain removal
Motion Power
Toothbrushes
Ergonomic, easy to hold
handle with nonslip grip
and battery operated
button
Full head
Dual action head with rotating
bristles, whitening version with
soft rubber polishers help
remove stains and whiten teeth
Soft
Replaceable dual action brush head, curved neck, motion whitening
has soft polishers to help remove stains
Kids’ Power
Toothbrushes
Ergonomic with battery
operated button
One size, different characters
for children over 3
Oscillating head
Extra soft
Oscillating head cleans teeth and gently sweeps away plaque, slimmer handle for easy grip
Interplak DP19
Two speed
One size
Triple action counter
rotational, six tufted
Soft
Cordless charger base, 2 minute timer, two regular and one whitening brush heads
Interplak NT7CS
One speed
One size
Triple action counter
rotational, six tufted
Soft
Soft, nonslip handle
Triumph™ with
SmartGuide™
Curved handle for ergonom- Professional and orthodontic FlossAction™ and ProWhite™ brush MicroPulse™ bristles
ics and comfort
models available
heads leverage pulsating/oscillat- for hard-to-reach
ing-rotating technology
approximal areas
Sonic Complete®
Advanced, ergonomic
handle
Vitality™
Rubberized ergonomic grip
Precision clean, Sensitive clean, Choose between oscillating-rotat- Brush specific, all
Benefits of Oral-B rechargeable power for under $20
provides comfort and control and Sonic models available
ing, sensitive (extra soft), and sonic with Indicator bristles
Philips Sonicare
Sonicare
FlexCare
Ergonomic handle, lighter
and with less vibration
Standard and compact
brush heads
ProResults brush head with
wider bristle range and unique
angled neck for a deep clean
Extra soft
UV sanitizer charger base, ProResults brush heads, three modes, and
two routines
Sunstar Americas Inc
Pulse®
Rotapower
Toothbrush
Comfortable, ergonomic
handle
One size
Oscillating soft bristle action for
effective cleaning
Soft
Soft bristles gently massage gums and clean teeth effectively, features new stand up design, battery operated
Crayola™ Power
Toothbrush
Comfortable, designed for
small hands
One size
Oscillating soft bristle action for
effective cleaning
Soft
Soft bristles gently massage gums and clean teeth effectively, suction
cup base holder, available in five handle colors
Sesame Street®
Power Toothbrush
Comfortable, designed for
small hands
One size
Oscillating soft bristle action for
effective cleaning
Soft
Soft bristles gently massage gums and clean teeth effectively, collectible
character stand, available in three handle colors
Ultreo™
Ultreo
Ultrasound
Toothbrush
Slim-waisted, ergonomically One size
designed handle fits
comfortably in the hand for
easy maneuvering
Precisely tuned sonic action bristles Combination of soft
with power tip create bubbles and and extra soft
clean on contact
bristles
Patented ultrasound technology combined with sonic bristle action
results in gentle brushing experience and deep, long lasting feeling
of clean
Water Pik Inc
Sensonic®
Professional
Toothbrush
Lightweight, ergonomic han- One
dle with soft, no-slip grip
2 color-coded, contoured, compact brush heads, 1 interdental
brush head
Extra soft, nylon
Sonic technology, recharge indicator light on handle, 2 brush speeds for customized brushing & enhanced compliance, 2-minute timer with 30 second
interval indicator, available only through dental offices
Ergonomic, easy grip with
prophy angle
Three brush types for use
with cosmetic veneers,
crowns, implants, and
braces
Short and long tip brush heads
for interproximal/subgingival
spaces, crowns, bridges, implants,
and orthodontic appliances; hollow round brush head for cleaning and polishing teeth and gums
.003 Tynex® microfilaments, 5,000
microfilaments per
head
Replaceable microfilament brush tips are designed to reach deep under
gums and in between teeth to provide gentle cleaning; the full 360° rotating brushes with 90,000 sweeps per second are ideal for perio, noncompliant, and cosmetic restorative patients; lifetime warranty
Colgate
Conair
Oral-B
Manual Toothbrushes
Zila Pharmaceuticals Inc Rotadent®
Professional model threemode version
Angled, CrissCross, Indicator
bristles
Wireless display that provides real time feedback and encourages
longer brushing time
Soft, cushioned head Three customized cleaning and massaging modes
with nylon bristles
Toothbrush
Brand
Commercial Handle
Name
Design
Sizes
Available
Bristle
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Biotene (Laclede Inc)
Biotene Supersoft
Toothbrush
Wide, ergonomic grip
One size
Soft, gentle
Soft, gentle
Gentle bristles massage & clean without irritating dry, sensitive gum tissue,
large, extra wide comfort grip provides extra control while brushing
Church & Dwight
Mentadent
ProCare®
Ergonomic and flexible
handle
Adult, full, and
compact heads
Multilevel and flared side bristles Soft
Flexible handle helps prevent over brushing
White & Clean®
Oversized handle and
multi-angle neck
Adult, full head
Multilevel bristles
Whitening ribbon helps remove stain
Oral Care
Ergonomic
Adult, full, and
compact heads
Multilevel and flared side bristles Soft
Elongated end tip to help clean hard-to-reach places, slimmer handle
for easy grip
360°® Whole Mouth Ergonomic, cushioned
Clean and
thumb grip
360° Sensitive
Compact head
Tapered with raised
cleaning tip
Soft (360° Whole
Mouth Clean) and
ultra soft (360°
Sensitive)
Raised cleaning tip for access to posterior areas; soft, textured cheek and
tongue cleaner for gentle, effective bacteria removal; soft rubber polishing
cups for gentle stain removal; also available with ultra soft bristles for
sensitive teeth
Wave
Ergonomic, contoured
handle with no-slip grip
Compact, ultra compact,
and full heads
Multiheight, curved bristles
Soft (Wave), Ultra
soft (Wave Sensitive)
Curved handle for better control and reinforcing good brushing technique,
unique bristle trim to effectively remove plaque and bacteria
Smiles™
Ergonomic, cushioned handles enable an easier grip
and better cleaning control
at every age
My First Colgate® (ages 0-2);
Small cushioned head with
Junior Dora the Explorer™ and multi-height bristles and dosing
Go Diego Go! (ages 2-5); Youth dot
Shrek™, SpongeBob™, and
Universal Design (age 5+)
Soft (5+) and Extra
Soft (0-2 and 2-5)
angled
Age segmentation developed alongside the dental profession, unique
dosing dot helps measure the right amount of paste at every age, innovative tongue cleaner on back of head (youth only)
Colgate
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Manual Toothbrushes
Toothbrush
Brand
Commercial Handle
Name
Design
Sizes
Bristle
Available Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Dr. Collins
Perio
Toothbrush
Nonslip, grip
handle
One size
Ultra slim bristles to reach further into
interdental spaces while stimulating
and massaging gums
Unique ultra soft, ultra slim,
super tapered bristles
Provides supreme cleaning and gently massages teeth;
perfect for sensitive teeth and gums, gum recession,
and whose who wear braces
Pre-Pasted
Disposable
Toothbrush
Durable plastic handle
One size
Ergonomically designed head with
rounded, polished, soft nylon bristles
Soft nylon
Great for travel and on-the-go lifestyles, meets all TSA
requirements, just wet to activate
Disposable
Toothbrush
Super control, nonslip grip
One size
Ergonomically designed head with
rounded, polished, soft nylon bristles
Soft nylon
Great for travel and on-the-go lifestyles, meets all TSA
requirements
Curvex
Reverse curve with convex head
Standard adult Unique taper bristle
fits even smallest mouths
End rounded, extra soft
Taper allows closest fit inside hard-to-reach areas to
clean, extra soft bristles remove plaque like a medium
brush
Curvex II
T-shape for direct point of access
One size
Unique taper bristle
End rounded, extra soft
Multifunction toothbrush T handle allows access like
positioning cotton swab
Curvex 1A
T-shape for direct point of access
One size
Unique taper bristle
End rounded, extra soft
For immediate post-surgical use and excellent for early
intervention cleaning on children by adults
Deep-Action
Soft rubber grip
Standard head
Multilength
Soft, medium
Three way flexible brush head that reaches the unique
contours of teeth and gums, flexible neck protects gum
line
Gel-Flex
Gel rubber grip
Standard head
Multilength
Soft, medium
Flexible gel brush head adapts to the shape of the
teeth for better cleaning contact, flexible neck
protects gum line
Dr. Seuss
Larger grip designed for kids
Child-sized
head
Flat
Extra soft
Dr. Seuss characters help engage children, smaller
brush head
Angled neck and tapered head,
ergonomic rubber grip
One adult size
Bilevel bristles clean and remove
plaque along the gum line
Soft, medium, and firm
Extends behind back teeth 60% further
Angled neck and tapered head,
ergonomic rubber grip for comfort
and control
One adult size
Cleaning tip reaches behind front teeth Soft and medium
and around back teeth
REACH One™
Ultimate Clean
Angled neck and tapered head
One adult size
Inner firm and medium bristles for
All-in-one with soft, medium, and Gum cushions to protect the gum line, removes up to
tough cleaning, soft tapered bristles are firm bristles
90% of plaque in places that are hard to reach
gentle on gums
REACH Fresh &
Clean
Angled neck and tapered head,
ergonomic grip for comfort and
control
One adult size
Bilevel bristles clean and remove
plaque along the gum line
REACH Crystal
Clean™
Angled neck and tapered head
One adult size
Bilevel bristles clean plaque from the
Soft, medium, and firm
tooth surface and along the gum line to
help maintain healthy gums
REACH WONDER
GRIP®
Angled neck and tapered head,
One child size
ergonomic handle for better control
in a child’s hand
Ergonomic Dental
Technologies Inc
GlaxoSmithKline
Aquafresh
Toothbrushes
Johnson & Johnson
REACH® Advanced
Healthcare Products
Design™
Division of Mc-NEIL-PPC
REACH Tooth &
Inc
Gum
With tongue freshener for whole mouth clean, tongue
freshener removes germs that can cause bad breath
Soft bristles designed for new and
developing teeth, small head designed
to fit into a child’s mouth
Soft
Removes plaque from back teeth
Two level, multituft
Tapered and end rounded
multituft design
Access to sulcular areas via tapered design, trauma-less
Pivoting action penetrates deep between teeth and
sweeps away food and plaque; pulsing action lifts up
and sweeps away food and plaque, pulsing is triggered
by AAA Duracell battery; split head technology adjusts
to the contours of teeth to enhance reach and provide
great mouth feel
Nimbus®
Nimbus Microfine® Ergonomic, control designed
Oral-B
Pulsar Pro-health
Rubber grip handle features front
35 soft
and back thumb stops for firmer grip
and extra control, fits comfortably in
the hand and offers a secure grip to
maneuver the brush with precision
Carefully polished end-round bristles are
gentle on teeth and gums; power tip
bristles are extra long to help brush
hard-to-reach areas
Soft gentle bristles; MicroPulse bristles (elastomeric bristles) with textured cleaning pads that grip the
surface of the teeth and sweep
away food and plaque
CrossAction
Ergonomic nonslip handle to accom- 35 soft
modate five basic toothbrush grips
Carefully polished end-round bristles are
gentle on teeth and gums, power tip
bristles are extra long to help brush
hard-to-reach areas
CrissCross bristles angled in oppos- See bristle design and type.
ing directions to lift out and sweep
away plaque; blue indicator bristles
fade to signal that toothbrush needs
to be replaced
CrossAction
Pro-Health
Ergonomic nonslip handle to accom- 35 and 40 soft
modate five basic toothbrush grips
Carefully polished end-round bristles are
gentle on teeth and gums, power tip
bristles are extra long to help brush
hard-to-reach areas
CrissCross bristles angled in oppos- Gum stimulators and new tongue cleaner
ing directions to lift out and sweep
away plaque; blue indicator bristles
fade to signal that toothbrush needs
to be replaced
Achieve Power Tip
Rubber handle, thumb grip
Adult
Power tip
.006 Soft Dupont Tynex nylon bris- Premium diamond shape brush with raised power tip
tles
for hard to reach areas
Dual Control
Rubber handle, thumb grip
Adult
Wedge
.007 Dupont Tynex nylon bristles
Dual control features tongue cleaner on the back of
the head
Kid’s Suction Cup
Rubber handle with suction cup
Child
Wedge
Dupont Tynex nylon bristles
Kid’s suction features a space-saving suction cup
POH
Straight
Adult #2
Two rows of tufts
Nylon even, end rounded, and pol- For ortho, two rows of tufts allow cleaning over/under
ished .007
brackets and along gum line
POH
Straight
Adult #6
Marquise shaped
Nylon even, end rounded, and pol- Marquise shape bristle configuration provides more
ished .007, available in super soft control over bristle placement along the sulcus, per.005
fect for perio
POH
Straight
Adult #7
Three rows of tufts
Nylon even, end rounded, and pol- Bristles feel softer by using fewer rows of bristles and
ished .007
tufts, #7 is tailored for the second stage
Y261
Nonslip dolphin-shaped handle
Youth
26 tuft, flat-trimmed bristles with reach Soft, end-rounded Dupont Tynex® Dolphin grip design
around tip
bristles
A401
Ergonomic, nonslip cushioned grip
Adult
40 tuft, contour-trimmed bristles
Soft, end-rounded Dupont Tynex
bristles
Cross-angle action
Imprintable A361
Ergonomic handle
Adult
36 tuft, contour-trimmed bristles
Soft, end-rounded Dupont Tynex
bristles
Smooth, compact head
Plak Smacker
POH
Oral Health
Products Inc
Practicon Inc
SmileGoods®
Compact,
regular
Soft, medium
Gentle rubber stimulators massage gums; reduces
plaque, which may help reduce gingivitis
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Commercial Handle
Name
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Quantum Labs
Quantum Pro Series Unique translucent and opaque Children and
ergonomic handles, nonslip
adult
rubber grips
Multilevel bristle designs, one style
with unique microfine texture
.006 Dupont soft, polished end
rounded bristles
Inserts on back of package for business card, eight styles, gentle
bristles able to clean hard-to-reach areas, some with flexible
necks
Premium
Series
Unique translucent and opaque Children, junior,
ergonomic handles, some with and adult
nonslip rubber grips
Multilevel bristle designs, assortment
of head shapes and sizes
.006 Dupont soft, polished end
rounded bristles
Imprinting available, eight styles, four assorted colors per style
Contemporary
Series
Translucent ergonomic handles Children and
adult
Multilevel bristle designs, assortment
of head shapes and sizes
.006 Dupont soft, polished end
rounded bristles
Four assorted colors per style, fun dolphin-shaped children’s
brush
Sulcabrush Inc
Sulcabrush
Flat for application of pressure
at the gum line
Regular and
pocket size
Firm bristles for gingival stimulation
Dupont nylon
Stops bleeding gums, flossing made easy
Sunstar Americas Inc
Summit™ +
Toothbrush
Soft-grip handle
Compact, full
Unique bilevel bristle design with
Extremely Tapered Bristles for gentle,
multilevel cleaning
Sensitive, soft
Penetrating deep into the sulcus and along the gingival margin to
provide superior plaque removal and cleaning in hard-to-reach
areas
Technique®
Toothbrush
Quad-Grip® thumb pad design Compact, full
intuitively helps guide the
hands to hold the brush at 45°
angle for deep cleaning
Dome Trim® bristle design
Sensitive, soft
Unique design ensures proper brushing technique; reduces
plaque, gingival inflammation, and bleeding
Micro Tip®
Toothbrush
Ergonomically designed clear
Compact, full
handle with rubber thumb grip
for enhanced comfort
Microfeathering of the inside bristle
rows increase the number of bristle
tips to provide soft, gentle cleaning
with minimized pressure
Sensitive, soft
Featuring Dome Trim design combined with special interdental trim and feathered Micro Tips create an extremely gentle
but effective toothbrush
Dome Trim
Toothbrush
Comfortable soft grip with
raised ribs on both sides
Compact, full
Raised center bristles form a domed
cleaning surface to reduce subgingival
plaque
Sensitive, soft
Dome Trim design combined with tapered end-rounded bristles provide a safe and gentle toothbrush for both soft and
hard tissues
Crayola™
Suction-Cup Brush
Easy to hold for children
Ages 6-10
Unique angled bristle design cleans
between teeth and removes plaque
Soft
Raised tip bristles clean hard-to-reach posterior teeth and suction-cup base helps keep brush head clean
Parents’ Brush
Long rubber grip handle to fit Ages 0-2
parents’ hands
Designed to introduce toddlers to
brushing
Ultra soft
Rubber edges on brush head are soft and gentle for baby’s
gums
Special Care
Gentle Care
User-friendly handle, neck can Adult compact
be angled for increased access
Special Care comes with 12,000 filaments
Special Care: extremely extra soft Ideal for after oral surgery, extremely dry mouth, gingival
filaments
lichen, canker sore and herpes, trauma and radiotherapy
Gentle Care: extra soft
Compact Tuft
Angled brush with a compact, Compact
dome-shaped tuft
700 filaments
Short and extra soft filaments
Implant/
Orthodontic
User-friendly handle, neck can Compact
be angled for increased access
Filaments are designed with two rows Soft filaments
on narrow brush head
Efficient for cleaning of orthodontic appliances and implants
Supreme™
Ergonomic handle with thumb Adult
pad, long neck with small
head, neck can be angled for
increased access
Dual filament design for improved
access and gentle cleaning
The longer, tapered filaments enable better access between the
teeth while shorter filaments clean the rest of the tooth
surface
Nova
Ergonomic handle with thumb Adult
pad, long neck with small
head, neck can be angled for
increased access
Tapered brush head with active tip for Extra soft, soft, medium
increased accessibility
Efficient around the posterior teeth and other difficult-to-reach
areas, neck can be angled
Select
User-friendly handle, neck can Adult, compact
be angled for increased access
Tapered brush head for excellent
Extra soft, soft, medium
access and end rounded filaments for
gentle cleaning
Good value, quality toothbrush for excellent and gentle
cleaning
Accent
Clear handle with colored grip Compact 37 tuft
for thumb and finger
Flat trim, oval pattern, 6 mil perimeter, 7 mil interior filament
Offset handle and small oval head allow for easy access to all
areas of the mouth, made in the USA
TePe
Tess
Ultradent
MAY 2008
Extra soft filaments
Dupont Tynex
Ideal for along the gum line, emerging teeth, difficult-to-reach
areas
Concept Perio/Post Large handle with indentations Compact 38 tuft, Soft 4 mil or 5 mil bristles, flat trim for Dupont Tynex
Surgical Brush
for easy grip
rectangular head comfort post-surgically
Soft bristles and small head allow for comfort brushing postsurgically without damaging restorative work, made in the USA
Concept Curve
Junior Brush
Offset contoured handle for
easy control
Small 30 tuft oval Flat trim with 6 mil perimeter and 7
head for ages 6- mil interior filament
10
Dupont Tynex
Low cost, made in the USA
Opalescence
Smilebrush
Nonslip, grip handle
One size
Top bristles angled for hard-to-reach
areas, outer bristles gently massage and
clean gums
Soft filament bristles with rounded Ergonomic handle, flexible neck, soft filament bristles with
ends
rounded ends, available in four colors
Contra-angle design
Adult full and
compact, youth,
and junior
Block pattern bristle design on a diamond-shaped head
Soft DuPont bristles
Extremely affordable take-home item, available in five bright
colors, imprinting available on all sizes except junior
Angled, v-shaped bristle pattern on an
oval angle head provides access to hardto-reach areas
Extra soft DuPont bristles
Flexible zone in the neck relieves pressure on sensitive teeth and
gums during brushing, large custom imprint area on the
handle
Vista Dental Products Vista Breeze™
Zila
Pharmaceuticals Inc
Sizes
Bristle
Available Design
Manual Toothbrushes
Toothbrush
Brand
Vista Spring™ Firm
Ergonomic flexible handle with Adult
soft rubber grip
Pro-DenRx™
Ergonomically designed for
comfort and effectiveness
Pro-30 (young
Blue Sweeptip™, gum sweeping bristles Ultra soft (.007) end rounded for
adult) , Pro-35,
gentleness
(compact), Pro-40
(adult)
Ultra soft bristles are end rounded for gentleness and extra thin
to help access hard-to-reach back teeth, removes plaque bacteria
between teeth and along gum line, three sizes
Kids Kare™
Ergonomically designed for
small pediatric hands
Pro-20 (youth)
Ultra soft bristles are end rounded for gentleness and extra thin
to help access hard-to-reach back teeth, removes plaque bacteria
between teeth and along gum line, one size, four fun color styles
Blue Sweeptip™, gum sweeping bristles Ultra soft (.007) end rounded for
gentleness
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