… that toothbrush is not the source of these important dental caries agents. In conclusion, the
results have shown that toothbrushes may serve as fomites … care of the toothbrushes must be …

… Surfaces in close contact with the patient such as bed frames, countertops, sinks, bedside
tables, linens, and mattresses may act as fomites. Toothbrushes may come into contact with …

… found Pseudomonas in 40% of toothbrushes collected from healthy patients and concluded
that toothbrushes can serve as fomites in various homes especially if they are not properly …

… microorganisms isolated from plaque and toothbrushes under specified conditions, conclusions
can be drawn as to the contamination of an inert fomite (the toothbrush) with a dynamic …

… toothbrushes. In this regard, we aimed to examine microbial contamination on toothbrushes
according to the duration of toothbrush use, frequency of use per day, and toothbrush …

… Indirect contact can occur via fomites, such as spoons, toys, or other contaminated
toothbrushes3,4,5. Glass and Lara have suggested that toothbrushes may be significant in the …

… ; but unfortunately, how keeping the toothbrush is neglected. A wide range of … toothbrush
keeping place, its microbial content determine the type of micro-flora present in toothbrush …

… toothbrush disinfection, given tips on home toothbrush care and hope to motivate the dentists
to educate the patients on the importance of toothbrush … can occur through fomites, such as …

… toothbrushes were contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, the students are at risk …
decontaminate toothbrushes, plastic covers for the toothbrushes, storage of the toothbrushes …

… Indirect contact can occur through fomites, such as spoons,14 cups, toys or contaminated
toothbrushes.Day-care centers present a possible risk for infection among children. Outbreaks …