"Toothbrushing" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The act of cleaning teeth with a brush to remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. (From Webster, 3d ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D014099
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E06.761.726.794
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Toothbrushing" by people in Profiles.
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Efficacy of a sonic toothbrush for plaque removal by caregivers in a special needs population. Spec Care Dentist. 1998 Sep-Oct; 18(5):202-6.
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Severe HELLP syndrome presenting with acute gum bleeding following toothbrushing at 38 weeks' gestation. Am J Crit Care. 1993 Sep; 2(5):395-6.