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AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS' ASSOCIATION (ADHA) RECOMMENDATIONS1

Proper brushing techniques for your patients.

The ADHA outlines the following steps for good oral hygiene:

Proper brushing techniques for your patients

Also remind your patients to:

  • Replace their toothbrush every 3 to 4 months

Toothbrush bristles become frayed and worn with use and cleaning effectiveness will decrease.

Proper flossing techniques for your patients

The ADHA outlines the following steps for good oral hygiene:

Proper flossing techniques for your patients

To receive other patient materials for your office, enroll in The OFFICE ESSENTIALS™ Program.

Or connect with more patient tips from the American Dental Association® (ADA).

You can learn more about LISTERINE® and REACH® products that can help your patients comply with the BRUSH, FLOSS & RINSE® routine, after they leave your office.

REFERENCES: 1. Proper Brushing. American Dental Hygienists' Association Web site. http://www.adha.org/oralhealth/brushing.htm. Accessed
March 16, 2012. 2 . Proper Flossing. American Dental Hygienists' Association Web site. http://www.adha.org/oralhealth/flossing.htm. Accessed
March 16, 2012.

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