A practice-based study of a power toothbrush: assessment of effectiveness and acceptance

The second study was entitled "A practice-based study of a power toothbrush: assessment of effectiveness and acceptance", by Warren et al. (2000), in the Journal of the American Dental Association which examined the clinical effectiveness and acceptability of the Braun Oral-B Ultra Plaque Remover power toothbrush in real world dental practice settings. 16,903 patients across general dental clinics were involved in the study, including the assessment of oral health outcomes and patient and dental professional feedback. The findings also revealed that a well over 80% of dental professional saw their patients’ oral health improve especially in plaque removal and gum health. In addition, 888 patients indicated satisfaction with the toothbrush and expressed an intent to continue use. The study also showed dental professionals were more likely overall to recommend the power toothbrush, by the end of the trial. In general, the power toothbrush appears to be an effective, well accepted and appropriate adjunct to the routine oral hygiene practice.