When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums. This technique, called periodontal probing, is used to look for signs of ...

The sensor detects the toothbrush angle, determines what is being brushed, and automatically controls the vibration speed and direction. For example, the vibration speed is increased to 32,500 ...

The toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer (left image) features a small head size (right image), allowing easy access to premolars and molars in the back of the mouth. When visiting the dentist, you ...

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