Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Brushing and flossing: We know it’s important, but are we doing it right? Turns out, this daily ritual isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Livia Valverde, assistant professor of periodontology and periodontal predoctoral program director at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, shares why the right technique is so important. You might never brush quite the same way again. Learn more at: go.tufts.edu/oralhealth