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MeSH Heading: Toothbrushing
Tree Number(s): E06.761.726.794
Unique ID: D014099
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014099
Annotation: restrict to brushing with a toothbrush: see note at DENTAL DEVICES, HOME CARE
Scope Note: The act of cleaning teeth with a brush to remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. (From Webster, 3d ed)
NLM Classification #: WU 115
Public MeSH Note: 70; was TOOTHBRUSHES 1963-69
Online Note: use TOOTHBRUSHING to search TOOTHBRUSHES 1966-69
History Note: 70; was TOOTHBRUSHES 1963-69
Date Established: 1970/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 1995/05/18

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