The Bass technique: Charles Cassidy Bass' legacy.

Abstract

Charles Cassidy Bass a native Mississippian introduced his method of toothbrushing and flossing to the dental community four decades ago. He chastised the academic, public health and military dentists for their lack of knowledge in area of preventive dentistry. Dr. Bass felt that his "Right Kind" method of oral hygiene was not well received by the dental profession. A questionnaire was sent to every United States dental school to determine what effects his teachings had on dental education. The study revealed that C. C. Bass' teachings were indeed accepted by the dental profession and are still in effect today.