"Contaminated toothbrushes have been shown to harbor and transmit viruses and bacteria." - Journal of the American Dental Association, September 2001

"The sharp tips of toothbrush bristles can cause tiny lacerations in the gums that allow infections to enter the body." - USA Today, April 2000

"We know that toothbrushes can transmit disease." - Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 2000

"Recently, research findings have pointed to possible associations between chronic oral infections and diabetes, heart and lung diseases, stroke, and low-birth weight, premature births." - Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General, Sept. 2000

"Laboratory cultures made from used toothbrushes have shown many dangerous pathogenic germs." - The New Haven Department of Health

"Streptococcus and pathogenic microorganisims can be transferred readily when a toothbrush is used, increasing the risk of dental caries and infectious diseases." - The Journal of Dentistry for Children, June 1989

"Most people know regular brushing and flossing help prevent cavities, gum disease and bad breath. But there is a growing awareness of the connection between the health of your mouth and the health of your body. Studies have linked gum disease with heart disease. Oral bacteria also has been associated with stroke, diabetes and the birth of pre-term, low-birth-weight babies." - Sunherald.com June 2005

"Because most families store toothbrushes in a common storage space, airborne bacteria can move from toothbrush to toothbrush, passing opportunistic infections such as periodontal disease and the common cold from one person to another." - The Academy of General Dentistry

"4 out of 5 new toothbrushes straight out of the package are already contaminated..." - USA Today, April 2000

"While we have long known about the importance of hand washing, sanitizing kitchen work surface an d utensils to avoid the spread of germs, one common culprit remains overlooked in our modern lifestyles: the toothbrush." - Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS, former President of American Dental Hygienists Association

"Even after being rinsed visibly clean, toothbrushes can remain contaminated with potentially pathogenic organisms." - The Centers for Disease Control, January 2002 Report