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Assessment of User Satisfaction of Bamboo Toothbrush in Dental Students- A Clinical Study
- 1. International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR)
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There are a lot of innovative toothbrushes on the market right now. The bamboo toothbrush is the most environmentally friendly choice available. Few studies have been done in our region to yet that show how effective bamboo tooth brushes are at preserving oral hygiene. There is a lack of research in this space to give consumers the information about efficacy of these toothbrushes and they can be effective alternatives for conventional plastic toothbrushes. So, this study has been designed to assess user satisfaction and effectiveness of bamboo toothbrushes.
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