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Residual contamination of toothbrushes by microorganisms
1Department of Pedodontics, School of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Japan.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|May 1, 1989
Abstract:
Procedures for maintaining the cleanliness of oral cleaning instruments have been discussed infrequently. S. mutans and pathogenic microorganisms can be transferred readily when a toothbrush is used, increasing the risk of dental caries and infectious diseases. It is suggested that sterilization equipment or specific detergents be used.