Liverpool University scientists receive prestigious award
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have been given an award for their work on a new product designed to improve oral hygiene.
Scientists from the university have been working on the Inspektor TC device for many months and have recently put the finishing touches to the device. The Inspektor TC instrument is a similar size to a manual toothbrush; it uses a blue light to detect early warning signs of plaque. Sue Higham, a professor at the university, said it will enable people to see which areas of the mouth they are neglecting when they brush their teeth. The device will be particularly useful for children and older people, according to the research team.
Detecting plaque early on will enable people to pay special attention to the vulnerable areas of their mouth; improving oral hygiene will improve oral health and reduce the need for more expensive, complex treatments in the future.
The research team has now been awarded a Medical Futures Innovation Award.
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