This week, let's take a step back in time with Dr. Tom Giacobbi and learn about the first electric-powered toothbrush. The journey from then until now, with all of the advancements along the way, has been nothing short of amazing.
Video transcript
"Breaking news ... this just in ... Dr. Philippe Guy Woog of Switzerland has revolutionized toothbrushing with the new corded wall-powered electric toothbrush. More news in one minute.
"And thus was born the powered toothbrush. The Broxodent was tethered to a cord to your wall, but it was the beginning of something very special in dentistry that continues to this day.
"We have powered toothbrushes now that are cordless with pressure sensors, oscillating heads, sonic vibration, Bluetooth connectivity, connected apps, you name it. Our patients are better for it, and this is all thanks to a dentist with an idea way back in 1954.
"Now let's get back to work."
