Measurement of electric and magnetic radiation from an electric toothbrush

Non-ionizing radiation is all around us, emitted from cell phones, TVs, computers, and microwave ovens. The aim of this work was to measure the radiation emitted from electric toothbrushes during operation, and to compare it to common devices in a house. It was found that the six electric toothbrushes of the same brand measured, emit relatively high magnetic fields of 370 mG. This is significantly higher than the magnetic field measured two inches away from the microwave. Further work should be done on measuring other types of electric toothbrushes to gain more information of possible exposure to magnetic radiation. This work highlights the possibility of potential health risks from electric toothbrushes and includes a recommendation for providing warning of high magnetic fields to consumers.