Glossary entry
iTOP
Also called: Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis
iTOP (Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis) is a dental education concept that trains patients and professionals in Solo-Technique toothbrushing and interdental cleaning as the primary mechanism of biofilm control.
What is itop?
iTOP — Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis — is an educational and clinical concept developed by Professor Jiří Sedelmayer and promoted through Curaden. iTOP centers the patient's home care as the primary driver of oral health outcomes, with professional prophylaxis positioned as a supporting intervention rather than the main event.
Core techniques trained in iTOP include the Solo-Technique (single-tufted brushing tooth by tooth) and Touch-to-Teach interdental brush instruction. iTOP-certified trainers deliver multi-day courses for clinicians and patients.
When is it used?
iTOP methodology is used by:
- Clinics with a strong prevention-first philosophy
- Practices integrating patient education into the recall workflow
- Hygienists trained in Curaden's iTOP certification tracks