National Brush Day Timeline

1990s

​Brushing gets groovy

​Manufacturers began to produce toothbrushes that sing tunes during the recommended two minutes of brushing time.

1927

It's electric

​The electric toothbrush was invented in the United States by the Electro Massage Tooth Brush Company. The oscillating brush head helped people brush more efficiently and reach between teeth.

​​February 1, 1840

School is in session

​The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery opened as the first dental college in the world. It still exists today.

​​​3000 BC

​The toothbrush was born

​​The ancient Egyptians constructed crude toothbrushes from twigs and leaves called "chew sticks."