The solar-powered toothbrush returns

Look, we know you think brushing your choppers is a chore, but perhaps it would be more interesting if you were harnessing the power of the sun in the process. We'd like to you to meet Dr. Kunio Komiyama, his good friend Dr. Gerry Uswak, and a little something they've whipped up for the Shiken company of Japan called the Soladey-J3X -- a new version of this solar-powered toothbrush. The brush -- which contains a moisture-activated, titanium dioxide rod in the neck -- works by creating a chemical reaction when light hits the rod, releasing electrons which combine with acids in the mouth to help break down plaque. The toothbrush has a solar panel at its base which transmits additional electrons through a lead wire, making this version more effective that previous iterations. The Soladey-J3X doesn't use toothpaste, but does lead to a, "Complete destruction of bacterial cells," according to Komiyama. Let's just hope no one from Crest tries to bump him off.

[Via Canada.com]

[aeo @ Dec 4th 2007 1:05PM]

Nice! The brighter your smile, the better it works!

[paloooz @ Dec 4th 2007 1:46PM]

Now with a plastic applicator!

[blade417 @ Dec 4th 2007 1:06PM]

Normally when I'm doing my morning freshening up, I keep it as dark as possible. Sometimes I brush my teeth in the shower with the lights off. (not that anyone cares of my personal routine)
Does this come with a free pair of sunglasses?

[Matthew Hilario @ Dec 4th 2007 1:11PM]

you'll never get it.
your teeth will soon be like your typing.
all caps.

[paloooz @ Dec 4th 2007 1:12PM]

Go home.

[blade417 @ Dec 4th 2007 1:13PM]

@ matt
HAHAA!!

I just love how you crushed his hopes and dreams!

Classic!

[prabhjeet @ Dec 4th 2007 1:16PM]

you'll never get it.
your teeth will soon be like your typing.
all in without caps
not go home just read the blog.forget the nonesense

[blade417 @ Dec 4th 2007 1:23PM]

@ prabhjeet
HAHAA!!1

I like how you try to redeem yourself

("forget the nonesense")

You fail...

[dreampc @ Dec 4th 2007 1:27PM]

I love how that name(Soladey) just rolls off the tongue!

;)

[prabhjeet @ Dec 4th 2007 1:33PM]

THANK FOR NONSENSE THIS IS NOT A CHAT ARENA

[prabhjeet @ Dec 4th 2007 1:39PM]

blade417 Matthew Hilario.
i like your fighting spirit to ok i lost
comment junction boy

[monkfishbandana @ Dec 4th 2007 2:00PM]

What the tits is this guy on about?

[Lemmiwinks @ Dec 4th 2007 5:28PM]

I'm not quite sure, but for some reason, I feel this deep urge to change my handle to "comment junction boy."

[ugg.tryptophan @ Dec 4th 2007 5:50PM]

speak to the english many

[paloooz @ Dec 4th 2007 1:46PM]

Am I the only one creeped out by this prabhjeet guy?

I mean... he seems like a bot, but who would program a bot to say something like "chat arena" ...

[Jason @ Dec 4th 2007 1:48PM]

There's good bacteria in the mouth that fight the bad bacteria all day long.

By "Complete destruction of bacterial cells," you probably end up causing more problems in the end.

[prabhjeet @ Dec 4th 2007 2:01PM]

yes boss

[grjohnston @ Dec 4th 2007 2:09PM]

I find it interesting that all you need to destroy all the bacteria is a jolt of electrons. Why is there a brush, and not just an electrode? Zap your mouth often enough, and you won't need any bacteria, good or bad.

[blade417 @ Dec 4th 2007 2:21PM]

and, sooner or later, somewhere down the line, someone will do a study and this toothbrush will cause cancer.

[DarkLightConnection @ Dec 4th 2007 6:42PM]

@ grjohnston

Actually, what you said is true.

Haven't you heard of curative zappers?

They can heal practically everything in a few days

The problem: they also kill some good organisms..

[Backlin @ Dec 4th 2007 2:31PM]

I think I'll go outside and brush my teeth.

[Richie @ Dec 4th 2007 2:41PM]

led ....in your mouth .... yum

[Matthew Hilario @ Dec 4th 2007 2:59PM]

give him a break, it was his first comment..
he knows he needs a little "brushing" up to do.

[prabhjeet @ Dec 4th 2007 3:05PM]

Matthew Hilario YOU to "brushing"up

[Hotwings @ Dec 4th 2007 3:28PM]

Being a very good science student, I understand how the process works, but read this part again >>>which contains a moisture-activated, titanium dioxide rod in the neck -- works by creating a chemical reaction when light hits the rod, releasing electrons which combine with acids in the mouth and then transmits additional electrons through a lead wire

[blade417 @ Dec 4th 2007 3:39PM]

dude.... what the hell are you talking about...

(YOU to "brushing" up)

What??
Just stop posting. As a matter of fact I can show you something awesome. Hold down your ALT key and press F4. It will make your pc run faster.

[Galley @ Dec 4th 2007 4:02PM]

I don't get it; who brushes their teeth outside?

[Matthew Hilario @ Dec 4th 2007 5:06PM]

cough..solar power...cough..

[Matthew Hilario @ Dec 4th 2007 5:07PM]

wait..i thought yours was a reply to Backlin..
i agree with you.. don't get me wrong.

[Paris @ Dec 4th 2007 6:24PM]

Anyone else think that the fact that it doesn't use toothpaste is much more interesting than it being solar powered?

[DarkLightConnection @ Dec 4th 2007 6:45PM]

Me does... but this is a tech blog, we are supposed to care more about the power :-)

[Generic @ Dec 5th 2007 9:52AM]

I hear their next version will be wind-powered.
I wish I live on a mountain top already.

[Rick @ Dec 5th 2007 6:37PM]

I guess you learn something everyday. I thought solar powered meant from the sun which would require this to be powered by the sun. If it's just household lights, should it not be renamed to light powered or something? Color me confused.