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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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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 ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness of a Waterpik Water Flosser (WF) and interdental brush (IDB) on bleeding …

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 Sonic-Fusion: Twice as Effective as Regular Brushing & Flossing for Removing Plaque and Improving Gingival Health

Waterpik Sonic-Fusion: Twice as Effective as Regular Brushing & Flossing for Removing Plaque and Improving Gingival Health

Comparison of a novel sonic toothbrush to standard brushing and flossing on clinical signs of inflammation: A randomized clinical trial Objective To determine the effectiveness of Waterpik Sonic&ndash …

Qaqish JG, Goyal CR, Schuller R, Lyle DM. Comparison of a novel sonic toothbrush to a traditional sonic toothbrush and manual brushing and flossing on plaque, gingival bleeding and inflammation: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Compend Contin Educ
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.
The Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Removing Plaque

The Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Removing Plaque

Comparison of Water Flosser and Interdental Brush on Plaque Removal: A Single-Use Pilot Study Objective To determine the efficacy of a Waterpik Water Flosser vs. interdental brushes for plaque removal …

Lyle DM, Goyal CR, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. J Clin Dent 2016; 27(1): 23-26.