Dry brushing: Does it improve plaque removal? A secondary analysis.
Eveline van der SluijsDagmar Else SlotNienke Lisette Hennequin-HoenderdosFridus August van der WeijdenPublished in: International journal of dental hygiene (2018)
On average, following a 2-minute brushing exercise, plaque scored were reduced by 57% or more. Dry brushing did not contribute significantly to toothbrush efficacy. The participants did not find that prewetting a toothbrush influenced the cleaning capability and filament stiffness.