Success in 7 Minutes: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes

Drs. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz and Howard Glazer discuss the age-old question of electric versus manual toothbrushes, the ins and outs of both types, and some take-home points you can use in your own practice.
June 30, 2021

As dental professionals, we’re always recommending oral hygiene techniques to our patients. So, how do we motivate them? We just tell them what we use!

In this video, Dr. Howard Glazer and I discuss the ins and outs of using both electric and manual toothbrushes and offer some take-home points you can use in your own practice.

Interdental cleaning is equally important for optimal oral health. More on that coming soon—stay tuned.

Reach out to us with any questions you have. We’re here to support you!

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.

About the Author

Pamela Maragliano, DMD

Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

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