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Different Strokes for Different Folks: A History of the Toothbrush

    The Krekt-Way toothbrush

    Harry R Priest of Loudonville, Ohio copyrighted this unusual Krekt-Way Toothbrush (A439.2) in 1931. He claimed it prevented pyorrhea. The end compartment held an extra brush head.

    Harry R Priest of Loudonville, Ohio copyrighted this unusual Krekt-Way Toothbrush (A439.2) in 1931.

    University of the Pacific Permanent Collection, Donor: Ira Charmak, DDS
    Priest claimed it prevented pyorrhea.
    The end compartment held an extra brush head.
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