print email comment close Evolution and Analysis of the Toothbrush URL: http://www.asme.org/NewsPublicPolicy/Newsletters/METoday/Articles/Evolution_Analysis_Toothbrush.cfm Description: "This article looks at the origin and evolution of modern toothbrushing" from the toothstick to toothbrushes with angled heads and nylon bristles. From the ASME Mechanical Advantage, a journal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Author: Sembera, Kyle W. Publisher: ASME International Library of Congress Subject Headings: Teeth -- Care and hygiene Toothbrushes Toothbrushes -- Design LII Database Information: Record 17723 created by Maria Brandt on 09/28/2004 Last modification on 09/24/2009 Last review by Tom McGibney on 12/22/2005 Published: 09/28/2004   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/17723