toothbrushing

[ tooth-bruhsh-ing ]

noun

1. the act or method of cleaning the teeth with a toothbrush.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toothbrushing¹

First recorded in 1915–20; toothbrush + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is "up for that fight" over accusations Labour is embracing the "nanny state" as he announced plans for supervised toothbrushing in schools.

From BBC

Rolling out a national supervised toothbrushing programme for three to five-year-olds will cost £3m, Labour said, and would be funded by ending the VAT exemption on private school fees.

From BBC

It reports that Labour leader Keir Starmer wants to introduce supervised toothbrushing in schools for three to five-year-olds as part of a wider Child Health Action Plan.

From BBC

The team's analysis found that daily toothbrushing was associated with a significantly lower risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia and ICU mortality.

From Science Daily

In addition, the investigators identified that toothbrushing for patients in the ICU was associated with fewer days of mechanical ventilation and a shorter length of stay in the ICU.

From Science Daily