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    Toothbrush produces electricity to battle plaque-making bacteria

    2026-11-05T10:47:00Z

    A new toothbrush generates electricity through bristle movement to wage war on plaque-producing pathogens. The invention successfully reduced cavity- and periodontitis-causing bacteria better than regular mechanical brushing in the mouths of 115 volunteers over 3 months.