Historical evolution of the toothbrush
Oral hygiene dates back to ancient times. Primitive people used their nails or wood chips to clean their teeth. In pre-Hispanic times indigenous people used plant roots or rubbed their teeth with their fingers. The toothbrush as we know it today appeared in the 17th century. Toothbrushes are designe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editorial Ciencias Médicas
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Revista Cubana de Estomatología |
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| Online Access: | http://www.revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/289 |