"Toothbrushing" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The act of cleaning teeth with a brush to remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. (From Webster, 3d ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D014099
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E06.761.726.794
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Toothbrushing" by people in Profiles.
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Factors associated with oral hygiene practices among adults with systemic sclerosis. Int J Dent Hyg. 2014 Aug; 12(3):180-6.
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Factors associated with gingival inflammation among adults with systemic sclerosis. Int J Dent Hyg. 2014 Feb; 12(1):55-61.
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Noncarious cervical lesions: why on the facial? A theory. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2011 Aug; 23(4):197-200.
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Effect of a multi-faceted intervention on gingival health among adults with systemic sclerosis. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2011 Mar-Apr; 29(2 Suppl 65):S26-32.
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Oral health content in diabetes self-management education programs. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2010 Dec; 90(3):e82-4.
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Factors that limit access to dental care for adults with spinal cord injury. Spec Care Dentist. 2010 Jul-Aug; 30(4):151-6.
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Oral home telecare for adults with tetraplegia: a feasibility study. Spec Care Dentist. 2009 Sep-Oct; 29(5):204-9.
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Effectiveness of oral self-care among adult Gullah-speaking African Americans with diabetes. Spec Care Dentist. 2009 May-June; 29(3):128-33.
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Training mentally retarded adolescents to brush their teeth. J Appl Behav Anal. 1975; 8(3):301-9.