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Avances en Odontoestomatología

versión On-line ISSN 2340-3152versión impresa ISSN 0213-1285

Resumen

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 18-Mayo-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.

Palabras clave : Microbial contamination; oral hygiene; Toothbrush contamination.

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