The first bristle brush was invented in the 15th century by the Chinese, using hair from the neck of a boar for its bristles. This design has come a long way from Boar's hair. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "Even after being rinsed visibly clean, toothbrushes can remain contaminated with potentially pathogenic organisms."

VIOlight's UV light kills 99.9% of the bacteria that thrive in your toothbrush. The sanitization process takes just 7 minutes, then the bulb automatically shuts off and your toothbrush is fresh, clean and safely stored for the next time you brush.Designed specifically for travel, the small case takes up minimal space. I think that this company is going to be a 200 million dollar business by the end of 2009.