Advice and Information About Toothbrushing as Available on Websites of Professional Dental Care Associations

In total, 35% of the PDCAs with a website provided advice and/or information on toothbrushing. All of the PDCAs recommended twice daily brushing with a manual toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. However, a significant heterogeneity was observed in the instructions related to toothbrushing and toothbrushing technique. With respect to other recommendations on basic oral self-care, there appears to be a need for alignment and improvement in professional information for the general public with respect to the type of toothbrush, toothbrushing instruction, technique and other toothbrushing-related aspects.