A world innovation in oral health will be launched by Philips at this year's British Dental Conference and Exhibition in Manchester in May. The new product is a world first, possibly on the scale of the introduction of sonic technology for tooth cleaning – but is not a toothbrush.

The new product comes from Philips' immediate field of competence in oral healthcare and biofilm management of plaque. Philips will also be announcing ground-breaking developments to the Sonicare sonic toothbrush range which will take brushing upscale to a more sophisticated level.

As well as launching two new Sonicare products at the event, Philips will also be presenting the full suite of current Sonicare toothbrushes including the Flexcare+ with its five brushing modes, the HealthyWhite for those motivated by whiter teeth, the HydroClean for an introduction to sonic cleaning, and the Sonicare For Kids brush.

Philips will be located on stand C16.

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