The act of cleaning teeth with a brush to remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. (From Webster, 3d ed)
Synonyms: Toothbrushing, Toothbrushings
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70; was TOOTHBRUSHES 1963-69 ,restrict to brushing with a toothbrush: see note at DENTAL DEVICES, HOME CARE ,use TOOTHBRUSHING to search TOOTHBRUSHES 1966-69
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D014099
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