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Scientific evidence from independent and university-based research centres shows that the Waterpik® Water Flosser is an easy and more effective alternative to string floss, air floss and interdental brushes.

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Waterpik Water Flosser: An Effective Alternative to Subgingival Antibiotic Treatment for Periodontal Maintenance Patients

Waterpik Water Flosser: An Effective Alternative to Subgingival Antibiotic Treatment for Periodontal Maintenance Patients

Periodontal Maintenance Following Scaling and Root Planing, Comparing Minocycline Treatment to Daily Oral Irrigation with Water Objective Assess the efficacy of daily Waterpik Water Flossing in compar …

Genovesi AM, Lorenzi C, Lyle DM et al. Minerva Stomatol 2013; 62(Suppl. 1 to NO. 12):1-9. Study conducted at the Tuscan Stomatologic Institute, Department of Dentistry, Versilia General Hospital, Lido di Camaiore (LU), Italy
The Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brush for Improving Gingival Health

The Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brush for Improving Gingival Health

Water Flosser compared to Interdental Brush on Bleeding Scores and Gingival Abrasion Objective To compare the effectiveness of a Waterpik Water Flosser (WF) and interdental brush (IDB) on bleeding i …

Slot DE, Lyle DM, Van der Sluijs E, Hennequin-Hoenderdos N, Van der Weijden F. J Dent Res 2018; 97(Special Iss. B): Abstract #0622 (www.iadr.org). Conducted at Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Netherlands.
Waterpik Water Flosser: More Than 2 Times as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Waterpik Water Flosser: More Than 2 Times as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Comparison of the Effect of Two Interdental Cleaning Devices Around Implants on the Reduction of Bleeding: a 30-day Randomized Clinical Trial Objective To compare the efficacy of a Waterpik Water Flos …

Magnuson B, Harsono M, Stark PC, et al. Compend of Contin Ed in Dent 2013; 34(Special Issue 8):2-7. Study conducted at Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
Waterpik Complete Care Triple Sonic Toothbrush: 9 Times As Much Stain Removal As A Regular Toothbrush

Waterpik Complete Care Triple Sonic Toothbrush: 9 Times As Much Stain Removal As A Regular Toothbrush

Waterpik Complete Care Triple Sonic Toothbrush: 9 Times As Much Stain Removal As A Regular Toothbrush Objective To determine the effectiveness of the Waterpik Triple Sonic Toothbrush compared to a man …

Milleman JL, Milleman KR, Battershell K, Schuller R, Lyle DM. Study conducted at Salus Research, Fort Wayne, IN. 2016.