An update on oral hygiene products and techniques.
The aim of this article is to update the reader on oral hygiene products and techniques. The evidence relating to the range of toothbrushing, interdental cleaning products and chemotherapeutic agents currently on the market will be discussed. It will be seen that choice of many of the oral hygiene products currently on the market is still largely a matter of personal preference.


CONCLUSIONS
An inadequate oral hygiene regime may lead to caries and periodontal disease. It is important for clinicians to be able to recommend a preventive programme for dental and periodontal health that is supported by high quality, evidence-based clinical research.
Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
Emma
E
Laing
Paul
P
Ashley
Daljit
D
Gill
Farhad
F
Naini
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004396:Coloring Agents; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000175:diagnosis; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D012459:Salicylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013729:Terpenes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014260:Triclosan / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004396:Coloring Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D009067:Mouthwashes; D012459:Salicylates; D013729:Terpenes; D014260:Triclosan; C057473:Listerine; D002710:Chlorhexidine