An important problem with several modeling enterprises in psycholinguistics is that they are not cumulative, unlike successful experimental research. For example, in the field of language production, quite a few models focus on a few findings only instead of trying to account simultaneously for a wide range of data. Even worse, some investigators treat their models like their toothbrushes by us...

The purpose of this study was to compare the difference between the rolling toothbrushing motion a newly designed brushing machine and three subjects who were skilled in the rolling toothbrushing technique. The evaluation of the distortion curves of the rolling toothbrushing motion recorded by a tri-axial strain gauge attached to the shank of the toothbrush indicate the newly designed brushing ...

Stimulus shaping appears to be a highly successful way to teach discrimination skills. In stimulus shaping, the topographical configuration of the stimuli is gradually changed over trials so that discrimination is at first easy, and then gradually more difficult. Stimulus shaping procedures might also be effective for training visual-motor tasks. Two experiments were conducted to assess the rel...

Dental wear caused by tooth care is a complex phenomenon that depends on the quality of the tooth material, the type of toothbrush and the brushing slurry. Tooth wear is commonly determined in abrasion experiments using a standardized toothbrush in contact with a radioactively labeled dentin sample (RDA method). The increase of radioactivity in the slurry is a direct and highly-sensitive indica...

The role of bacterial plaque in the etiology of periodontal disease has been extensively documented. The contribution of dental plaque to the etiology of gingival and periodontal desease is wellestablished. The increased plaque levels resulting due to inadequate plaque control, in turn, result in an evolution of a more pathogenic microflora. This transition in microflora composition induces a w...

Using a toothbrush to clean the teeth for pet dog is best way maintain pet’s oral health. Meanwhile, angle of neck can influence posture and brushing strength caretaker, thereby affecting cleaning efficiency. In order compare efficiency toothbrushes with varied types, 20 volunteers caring experience were selected. A medium-sized tooth model coated water soluble pigment was provided each volunte...

Cravy Brush is an interactive toothbrush attachment that helps young children (3-8 years old) develop a daily habit of brushing teeth. The attachment displays an interactive game that provides real-time visual and auditory feedback. In addition to feedback, Cravy Brush also provides virtual rewards when children brush properly. Alarm feature calls for children to brush their teeth twice a day a...

The aim of present study is to evaluate the efficacy of various types of toothbrush grips used to remove dental plaque by visually impaired children. Hundred visually impaired child including boys and girls aged 3-12 years were selected for the study who all are staying at Badhir Vidyalaya Ambamata Udaipur. Children were divided in to three groups according to age: 3-6 years, 7-9 years and 10-1...