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Clinical Research
An Evidence Based Product
Scientific evidence from independent and university-based research centers shows that the WATERPIK water flosser is an easy and more effective alternative compared to string floss and interdental flossers.
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The WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brush for Improving Gingival Health
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.
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Safe and Effective up to 100 psi
Goyal CR, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. Evaluation of the safety of a water flosser on gingival and epithelial tissue at different pressure settings. Compend Contin Ed Dent 2018; 39(Suppl. 2):8-13.
WaterpikTM Sonic-FusionTM: Twice as Effective as Regular Brushing & Flossing for Removing Plaque and Improving Gingival Health
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 Dent. 2018;39(suppl 2):14-22.
WaterpikTM Complete Care Triple Sonic Toothbrush: 9 Times As Much Stain Removal As A Regular Toothbrush
Milleman JL, Milleman KR, Battershell K, Schuller R, Lyle DM. Study conducted at Salus Research, Fort Wayne, IN. 2016.
The WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Improving Gingival Health
Goyal CR, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. J Clin Dent 2016; 27: 61-65.
The WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Removing Plaque
Lyle DM, Goyal CR, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. J Clin Dent 2016; 27(1): 23-26.
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Unequivocally Proven Safe in Clinical Studies Over 5 Decades
Jolkovsky DL et al. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 2015; 36(2):2-5.
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: An Effective Alternative to Subgingival Antibiotic Treatment for Periodontal Maintenance Patients
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
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: More Than 2 Times as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients
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.
WaterpikTM Whitening Water Flosser: Improved Stain Removal Over Tooth Brushing Alone
Milliman JL, Milleman KR, Battershell K, Lyle DM. Study conducted at Salus Research, Fort Wayne, IN. 2014
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than String Floss for Removing Plaque
Goyal CR, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. J Clin Dent 2013;24(2):37-42. Study conducted at BioSci Research Canada, Ltd., 3
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Twice as Effective as String Floss for Reducing Gingival Bleeding
Rosema NAM et al. The effect of different interdental cleaning devices on gingival bleeding. J Int Acad Periodontol 2011; 13(1):2-10.
WaterpikTM Water Flosser Removes 99.9% of Plaque Biofilm After 3-Second Treatment
Gorur A, Lyle DM, Schaudinn C, Costerton JW. Compend Contin Ed Dent 2009; 30 (Suppl 1):1 - 6.
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: 3 Times as Effective as String Floss for Orthodontic Patients
Sharma NC, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, et al. Am J Ortho Dentofacial Orthop 2008; 133(4):565-571. Study conducted at BioSci Research Canada, Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Over 50% More Effective than String Floss for Reducing Gingivitis
Barnes CM, et al. J Clin Dent, 2005; 16(3): 71-77. Study conducted at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Lincoln, Nebraska.
WaterpikTM Water Flosser: Significant Reduction in Plaque Biofilm, Gingivitis, and Bleeding for Patients with Diabetes
Al-Mubarak S, Ciancio S, Aljada A, et al. J Clin Periodontol 2002; 29:295-300. Study conducted at the University of Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine.