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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

The History of Toothbrushes

from The Oral Health Podcast

From chew sticks to horse hair and feathers, humans have been using instruments to brush their teeth for thousands of years. In this podcast episode, we discuss the different ways we've brushed our teeth throughout history and where we think toothbrush technology will take us in the future.All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From chew sticks to horse hair and feathers, humans have been using instruments to brush their teeth for thousands of years. In this podcast episode, we discuss the different ways we've brushed our teeth throughout history and where we think toothbrush technology will take us in the future.All information shared in this podcast has been vetted by dental professionals and industry leaders. Visit our website for more information on any of the topics discussed in this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From chew sticks to horse hair and feathers, humans have been using instruments to brush their teeth for thousands of years. In this podcast episode, we discuss the different ways we've brushed our teeth throughout history and where we think...

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