This Method is introduced to the World today, January 1, 2026.
This is Dr. Ralph Winge's 11th Toothbrushing Strategy
that he has devised at the Winge Institute for the Oral Sciences!
MANUAL BRUSHING METHODS SUMMARIZED
(Adopted from Primary Preventive, 5th Edition, Harris and Christen, et.al)
Technique Bristle Positioning Brushing Motion Effects Claimed
The Mouth Moves Hold brush steady left to right Supragingival cleansing
(2026) on teeth, move mouth up and down
instead of brush or circular motion
The Praying Mantis Bristle tips on sweeping up Supragingival cleansing
by Winge the teeth and down.
(2025)
The Ol' Switcheroo User Determined Change tbrush from Supragingival cleansing
Winge ToothFairy User Determined Sweep across teeth Supragingival cleansing,
Swoop gingival stimulation
(2023)
Winge Chaos User determined User chosen Supragingival cleansing,
Double-Brush gingival stimulation
(2022)
Winge 90 Toothbrush handle held Side to Side Supragingival cleansing,
(2020) vertical and other ways gingival stimulation
Winge Crank 90° to tooth arcing up Supragingival cleansing,
(2020) and down gingival stimulation
Winge Pendulum 90° to tooth Glide brush from one Supragingival cleansing,
(2018) end of arch to other gingival stimulation
Winge Slide Almost parallel Slide along tooth from Supragingival cleansing,
(2008) to tooth surface gum area to incisal gingival stimulation
Winge Swing 90° to tooth Swing from buccal Supragingival cleansing,
Winge Bounce 90° to tooth Bouncing, tapping Supragingival cleansing,
(1999) on teeth and gums gingival stimulation
Bass 45° to apex in Vibratory horizontal Supragingival cleansing,
(1953) the sulcus jiggle gingival stimulation
Charters 90° to tooth Circular vibratory Interproximal cleansing,
(1948) vibratory gingival stimulation
Smith-Bell At occlusal Sweep gingivally Supragingival cleansing
(1948) surface
Leonard 90° to tooth Vertical strokes Supragingival cleansing,
(1939) gingival stimulation
Fones 90° to tooth Large circles over Supragingival cleansing,
(1934) teeth and gums gingival stimulation
Stillman 45° to apex Vibratory pulsing Gingival stimulation
(1932)
REFERENCES
Winge Mouth Moves Style: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C., The Mouth Moves Style by Winge, Hollywood
Smiles Report Post, January 1, 2026.
The Praying Mantis by Winge: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C., The Praying Mantis By Winge, Hollywood Smiles Report Post, January 1, 2025.
The Ol' Switcheroo by Winge: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C., The Ol' Switcheroo By Winge, Hollywood Smiles Report Post, January 12, 2024.
Winge Toothfairy Swoop: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C., The Winge Toothfairy Swoop, Hollywood Smiles Report Post, February 3, 2023.
Winge 'Chaos' Double-brush: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: The Winge Chaos Double-brush Teethbrushing Strategy, Hollywood Smiles Report Post, January 7, 2022.
Winge 90°: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: The Winge 90, Hollywood Smiles Report Post, July 24, 2020.
Winge Crank: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: The Winge Crank, Hollywood Smiles Report Post May 29, 2020.
Winge Pendulum: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: Winge Pendulum, Video, Oct. 17, 2018.
Winge Slide: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: Watts Dentist Takes A Bite Out Of Plaque. Our Weekly Newspaper. August 21, 2008.
Winge Swing: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: Watts Dentist Invents New Toothbrushing Technique. L.A. Watts Times. Nov. 30, 2000.
Winge Bounce: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: The New Winge Method of Brushing, Is it Effective? Angel City Dental News. March1999.
Bass Procedure: Bass, MD, Charles C.:Prevention of Caries and Periodontoclasia. Journal of Louisiana State Med Soc. March 1954.
Charters Process: Charters, D.D.S.,W. J.:Home Care of the Mouth. Proper Care of the Mouth. Journal of Peridontogy. 1948 vol 9 no. 10.
Smith-Bell Maneuver: Bell, D.D.S, Dickson G.: Teaching Home Care to the Patient. Journal of Periodontology. 1948 vol 9 no. 4.
Leonard Technique: Leonard, D.D.S., Harold: Conservative Treatment of Periodontalclasia ADA Journal August 1939 vol 26 no 8.
Fones Routine: Fones, D.D.S., A. C.:Home care of the Mouth. Mouth Hygiene 4th Edition. 1934 Lea and Filbiger Philadelphia, Pa.
Stillman Method: Stillman, D.D.S., FACD, FAAP, Paul: A Philosophy of the Treatment of Perio Dental Digest Sept 1932 vol. 38 no. 9.
AVAILABLE VIDEOS OF THE TECHNIQUES
The Bass, (1954)
The Bounce, (1999)
The Fireworks version of the Bounce (1999)
with the Lovetoothbrush
The Swing, (2000)
The Slide, (2008)
The Pendulum Teethbrushing Protocol, (2018)
The Crank Toothbrushing Challenge, (2020)
The '90,' (2020)
The Chaos Double-brush Procedure, (2022)
The Toothfairy Swoop, (2023)
The Ol' Switcheroo, (2024)
The Praying Mantis (2025)
The Mouth Moves (2026)
*The Default Horizontal Scrub version cannot be attributed.
