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Avances en Odontoestomatología
On-line version ISSN 2340-3152Print version ISSN 0213-1285
Abstract
MEDINA-PATRUNO, C et al. What is the level of toothbrush contamination stored in different sanitary settings?. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2019, vol.35, n.2, pp.69-72. Epub May 18, 2020. ISSN 2340-3152. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s0213-12852019000200003.
Introduction
Brushes can house a wide variety of microorganisms, including fungal bacteria and viruses, which can facilitate the translocation of species in the same individual and the transmission of species between individuals.
Methods
Study of the bacterial contamination of toothbrushes of one hundred volunteers with the completion of a questionnaire (place of storage, type of brush, use of storage case and months of use).
Results
A total of 100 samples were studied. 33% kept the brush outside the bathroom, 20% kept it in the bathroom drawer and 47% on the bathroom sink.
92% of the samples were contaminated with at least one group of microorganisms.
Conclusion
The storage place of the toothbrush is fundamental in the reduction of contamination. It should be stored in a dry place, away from the toilet and without a box.
Keywords : Microbial contamination; oral hygiene; Toothbrush contamination.
