Venugopal, MaliniAbraham, KorathKhosla, EktahJames, Arun RoyThenumkal, Elza2019-11-252019-11-252017-12Venugopal Malini, Abraham Korath, Khosla Ektah, James Arun Roy, Thenumkal Elza. A Comparative Evaluation Of Alternative Disinfectants To Decontaminate Tooth Brush. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2017 Dec; 9(4): 9-170975-87980976-156Xhttp://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/184711This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative methods for toothbrush disinfection. Methods - 50 children of age grp 6-12yrs were included in the study. The new toothbrushes were given to children and were asked to brush in the morning and nigh for 1week under the supervision of parents. 2% chlorhexidine, 100% and 50% synthetic vinegar, 25% eucalyptus oil were tested. The head of both morning and night toothbrush were covered with sterile gauze and immediately transferred to microbiology department for microbial decontamination efficacy testing. Results :All disinfectant solutions used had equal antimicobial action for tooth brush disinfection. No difference in colonies or antimicrobial efficacy was seen between different disinfectants and morning and night toothbrush. Conclusion- These agents can be cost-effective, easily accessible, and comparatively effective for toothbrush disinfection. Because these agents are nontoxic, cost-effective and easily accessible, they may be appropriate for household use.ToothbrushdecontaminationdisinfectantsJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam, Kerala