The Antibacterial Efficacy of Activated Charcoal-Based Toothbrushes on S. mutans

Abstract

Activated charcoal has been used throughout history as an effective media for the absorption of undesired products. The specific type of charcoal in most charcoal toothbrushes is Binchotan, a white charcoal and several manufacturers claim it possesses antibacterial properties. If found to be effective against Streptococcus mutans, these products could be considered as an adjunct to caries prevention treatment for high caries risk patients.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 2020
Accession Number
AD1182717

Entities

People

  • Jason C. Lacourse
  • Mark J. White
  • Thomas A. Beltran

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Brushes
  • Consumers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Dentifrices
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environment
  • Health
  • High Temperature
  • Hygiene
  • Information Science
  • Inhibition
  • Materials
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Tests
  • Streptococcus
  • Teeth

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Oncology