When using the IntelliClean system, twice as many consumers
reported brushing for the dentist -recommended two minutes twice daily as
compared to using their previous manual toothbrush and toothpaste . With activities in the three
interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161 ,500
employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in
medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets,
electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. "For example, ingredients such as
cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and chlorhexidine, both may cause significant
brown staining on teeth and the tongue versus an essential oil antibacterial
mouthrinse such as Listerine(R), which is safe for long-term daily use.

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- INTRODUCING A NEW LEVEL OF ORAL HEALTH CARE -

CINCINNATI and SEATTLE, Feb.
"The Philips Sonicare toothbrushes are personally used and recommended by
more dental professionals in the United States than any other power toothbrush
brand," said Jim Judge, Senior Vice President, General Manager North America,
Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. Our deliberate
integration of the brush and paste cartridge will continue to bring our
consumers healthy, beautiful smiles for life. Michael Kraus, New York City-based cosmetic dentist."
The IntelliClean system will begin hitting store shelves in March 2005,
selling for $139.

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG)(AEX: PHI) is one
of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales
of $37. This process can lead to the initiation and
progression of gingivitis."
"Many conditions apply to both genders, but male-female
differences in basic biology become medically important in the
pathology and treatment of disease," said Dr. She also holds an MS in psychobiology from the
University of Pittsburgh and a BA in psychology and philosophy from
Barnard College.

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newscom. At the push
of a button, consumers can re-dose during brushing, adding more toothpaste for
targeted removal of plaque bacteria in hard to reach areas.
In a presentation on "Myth versus Reality" in treating gum disease, John
Gunsolley, DDS, Professor and Chair of Endodontics and Periodontics at the
University of Maryland's Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, explained how
free-floating bacteria in the mouth can bond together forming a "biofilm" of
plaque, which unchecked can adhere to all tooth surfaces and spread from above
the gum to below the gum line.
Surveying the currently available antibacterial mouthrinse products,
Stuart Fischman, DMD, Professor Emeritus of Oral Diagnostic Sciences at the
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine , noted that
to date, only two products have received the American Dental Association's
Seal of Acceptance as adjunctive agents -- Listerine(R) Antiseptic Mouthrinse
and Peridex(R), a prescription oral rinse for short-term use only."

Changes in female hormone levels also affect periodontal health,
warns Dr."
"When the mouth and oral cavity are disease free, susceptibility
to other diseases throughout life may be reduced," says Dr. By incorporating alternative
mind-body techniques with conventional dental treatment, we create an
environment in which optimum healing can take place ," Dr.

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intellicleansystem."
This program, Biofilm Control: Science vs Perception, was jointly
sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Continuing
Dental Education (UB/CDE) and Health Learning Systems (HLS). Gotthelf will conduct a seminar, "The Mind-Body Connection , A
Gateway to Women's Health," this Sunday, April 3rd, as part of the
92nd Street Y's Annual Women 's Health Symposium that starts at 9:15
a. Many
studies have demonstrated a link between osteoporosis and bone
loss in the jaw, and postmenopausal women taking hormone
replacement therapy have greater tooth retention.

In severe cases, the gums can swell and bleed, or the teeth may get loose or not develop properly.

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28, 2005 -- Are you one of the
87% of people who don't floss daily? Nothing can replace flossing, but
there's now a way to get results that are one step closer to daily flossing by
simply brushing your teeth. This is not an issue with, for example , an
essential oil formula. He
also suggested methods for promoting patient compliance, such as keep routines
uncomplicated, highlighting product instructions and providing recommendations
in writing. Gotthelf warns that periodontal disease, a bacterial infection
of the tissues which support the teeth, and affects three out of four
people over 35 years old, is associated with:

"Higher rates of stroke, heart and pulmonary disease.

Keeping all of the parts of your mouth healthy is just as important as keeping all of the parts of your body healthy.

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In addition, it has also been proven to reduce gingivitis and promote
healthier gums.
"While nothing can replace daily flossing, the IntelliClean system from
Philips Sonicare and Crest sets a new standard in oral care. Please visit
http://www. "In reality, the greater worry with bacteria is
that once allowed to entrench themselves below the gum line, they become more
difficult to kill.5 million bone fractures annually in the U .
"Many women develop swollen and bleeding gums, or canker or cold
sores, before and during menstruation ," says Dr.

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For more information on how to purchase, go to
http://www.66 Billion (EUR 30. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality,
leadership brands, including Pampers(R) , Tide(R), Ariel(R), Always(R),
Whisper(R), Pantene(R), Bounty(R), Pringles(R), Folgers(R), Charmin (R),
Downy(R), Lenor(R), Iams(R), Crest(R), Actonel(R), Olay(R), Clairol Nice 'n
Easy(R), Head + Shoulders(R), and Wella. The margin of error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.S.

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(Photo: http://www.
Powerful cleaning micro-bubbles are formed which can penetrate into hard-to-
reach areas like deep between the teeth and along the gum line. "This alliance with Procter + Gamble brings
together the best teams in the oral health industry to help consumers get
closer to the results of daily flossing and improve their overall oral
health.

Strategies for Combating Bacterial Biofilm A Leading Cause of Gum Disease Explored at IADR Symposium

Dr.
Dr. She pointed out that "women's oral health care
needs to change at certain specific times in their lives that are
primarily related to fluctuations in female sex hormone levels, such
as puberty, use of oral contraceptives , pregnancy and menopause.

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"A recent survey shows that 85% of people think flossing makes a positive
difference in their oral health (1). This activity
was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer Inc.

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News from Philips is
located at http://www."

"Stress, which can be manifest in the oral cavity through
increased clenching and grinding of the teeth , known as TMJ
syndrome, apthous ulcers and acute necrotizing ulcerative
gingivitis .

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"Philips Sonicare and Crest are two of the best names in the oral care
industry," said Dr .

NY Dentist Alerts Her Patients to Link between Oral Health and Overall Health; The 'Mouth -Body Connection' Seen as Gateway to Women's Health

Pregnant women with gum
disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby born too
early and too small, and these babies are more likely to have
other health problems including breathing problems, jaundice,
mental retardation, cerebral palsy, congestive heart failure
and malnutrition.

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Studies have also shown, however, that
only 13% actually floss daily," (2) said Sarah Stimson, Associate Marketing
Director, Procter + Gamble.99.
"Because these are products that patients should use on a regular,
sustained basis, aesthetic concerns are important as well as the mouthrinse's
effectiveness ," asserted Fischman."
In conclusion, symposium moderator Sebastian Ciancio, DDS, Distinguished
Service Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, recommended to the
audience that dental professionals evaluate the evidence supporting the
efficacy of the products they recommend and weigh potential side effects .

Certain diseases, like chicken pox and mononucleosis, cause problems in the mouth.

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(1) Survey released by IntelliClean system from Philips' Sonicare and
Crest Survey conducted October 14-17, among 1,024 adults 18 years of age
and older. He also
highlighted factors that should be considered in recommending or selecting an
antibacterial mouthrinse. He stressed, "The better the patient's compliance, the better
his/her oral health.
"There is ample evidence demonstrating the negative effects of
stress and anxiety on health and healing. Dr.

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Introducing the new IntelliClean system -- the
first of its kind integrated power toothbrush and liquid toothpaste dispensing
system -- from Philips Sonicare and Crest that delivers a deep clean compared
to a standard manual toothbrush and toothpaste.m. Among
pregnant women, "up to 75 percent develop pregnancy gingivitis, and
this increased susceptibility to gum disease usually occurs in the
second and third month of pregnancy and increases in severity until
the eighth month.

People who don't eat a healthy, balanced diet may not get enough important vitamins every day.

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com for the latest news and in-depth information about P +G and
its brands. Chlorhexidine mouthrinse may
also promote the formation of calculus or tartar above the gum line in
patients using the product..people
with periodontal disease have nearly twice the risk of having
a fatal heart attack as those with healthy gums.

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(2) Chain Drug Review, "It's a battle to get people to floss," February
26, 2001

" The adjunctive use of
antibacterial mouthrinses has been found to be an effective at-home treatment
for plaque control. at the Y at Lexington Avenue and East 92nd Street."

"Premature low birth weight babies. Gotthelf
said.

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com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050228/CLM037 )
Brought to consumers by an alliance between two major oral care companies,
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHGPG), the
IntelliClean system works by dispensing specially formulated Crest liquid
toothpaste directly onto the brush head where Philips Sonicare's high-speed
bristle motion liquefies the toothpaste, creating a dynamic cleaning action. "In addition, because of possible interactions with
sodium lauryl sulfate, a commonly used ingredient in toothpaste, neither CPC
nor chlorhexidine mouthrinses should be used immediately following brushing or
else their effectiveness might be compromised."

"Osteoporosis, which is of particular concern to women, causes
about 1.

An infection in a tooth can spread into the ear, the bones of the jaw and face, or even the bloodstream.

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com/newscenter ."
cautioned Fischman. Also, benchmarks of the female life cycle can
be identified through benchmarks in the mouth. Gotthelf.

Some problems that start in the mouth can affect other parts of the body.

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"
While regular brushing removes the bacterial biofilm from easily accessed
tooth surfaces, it's often left behind on the harder-to-reach surfaces between
teeth, according to Rebecca Wilder, RDH, Associate Professor and Director of
Graduate Dental Hygiene Education at The University of North Carolina Chapel
Hill School of Dentistry. Gotthelf,
who offers her patients a wide range of traditional and holistic
therapies.

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com or call 1-800-682-7664.pg. Regular use of an antibacterial mouthrinse, in addition to
brushing and flossing, kills bacteria while they are more vulnerable above the
gum line.

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92nd Street Y's Annual Women's Health Symposium

NEW YORK----There is a direct
connection between oral health and overall health. Terry Gotthelf , who
warns that "preventable oral diseases such as gum disease may affect
other conditions, including heart and respiratory diseases, diabetes,
osteoporosis and stroke. Gotthelf, a dentist who
established her midtown Manhattan practice 20 years ago. People with
diabetes have a significantly higher incidence of severe
periodontitis and vice versa, with periodontal infections
contributing to problems with diabetic glycemic control. Gotthelf completed a General Practice Residency
at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and she earned a Certificate
in Surgical and Prosthetic Implantology at the New York University
College of Dentistry.

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"
The IntelliClean system has been proven to remove significantly more
plaque from between the teeth and along the gum line than a manual toothbrush.
"Patients often mistakenly think that bacteria in the mouth just cause bad
breath," noted Gunsolley. "Oral conditions
can mirror your body's health," according to Dr. Call
212-415-5500 to register for the Symposium."

"Diabetes is often exacerbated by periodontal disease and also
manifest by such oral problems as 'dry mouth' (xerostomia),
tooth decay and salivary and taste dysfunction. These
fluctuations in hormone levels can cause an exaggerated response of
the gums to bacterial plaque, which causes gum disease," and during
these times extra vigilant home care and discussion with a dentist are
needed to maintain oral health.

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3 billion) in 2004.

About P+G
Two billion times a day, P+G brands touch the lives of people around the
world. Gotthelf. Gotthelf received a DDS from the New York University College
of Dentistry.

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"Crest created the first-ever liquid toothpaste
designed to work specifically with Philips Sonicare's high-speed bristle
motion to bring users closer to the results of daily flossing . The P+G community consists of almost
110,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide.

BALTIMORE, The critical and underappreciated role
of antibacterial mouthrinse in preventing gum disease was explored here today
in a symposium at the International Association of Dental Research Conference.
According to Wilder, "The reality is, most people only brush their teeth
for about 46 seconds, while the recommended brushing time is two minutes, and
only 2 to 10 percent floss regularly and effectively.
Her office is located at 19 West 34th Street in Manhattan,
telephone 212-564 -6682.

Brushing and flossing every day, seeing the dentist twice a year, and eating the right foods help keep the mouth and the body well.

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