Click: 'Smart' toothbrush puts the digital in dentistry

January 31, 2014 at 9:25PM
The Kolibree toothbrush sits on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, in Las Vegas. Using Bluetooth wireless, the toothbrush senses how itís moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone and will be able to teach you to brush right and long enough. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Using Bluetooth wireless, the Kolibree toothbrush senses how it’s moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Brushing the 'smart' way

Oral hygiene, meet the digital age. With everyone talking about the "Internet of things," one prototype getting a lot of buzz puts tech in your toothbrush. The Kolibree electric toothbrush — not yet for sale — connects to your smartphone. It measures how long and how thoroughly you brush and gives you the option of sharing the stats with your family or dentist. Look, Ma, no cavities. www.kolibree.com

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