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# Compact Oral Care Tools
Unique Product Concepts' DUO is a Two-in-One Toothbrush and Flosser

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-05-01 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-care-tools
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/duo-makes-maintaining-dental-health-easier-300632060.html) & [duosmile](http://www.duosmile.com/)

Many portable oral care tools are developed specifically for the travel market, but Unique Product Concepts' DUO has the potential to satisfy one's daily and occasion-specific needs.

DUO takes the form of a small two-in-one [miniature toothbrush and flosser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-hygiene1), as it was "specifically designed to be a comprehensive [on-the-go dental tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/io-travel-toothbrush)" that's no bigger than three inches. As well as helping to [care for one's teeth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentalclean-products), the compact oral care tool also cleanses the cheeks and gums, with no water or rinsing necessary.

Each DUO device is topped with a mint-flavored bead—a key ingredient of which is peppermint oil—that completely dissolves during use to freshen one's breath and at the same time, brighten one's smile and strengthen the gums. While the product was developed as a single-use item, Unique Product Concepts notes that the brushes may be used more than once.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Portable Oral Care Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and multi-functional oral care tools that cater to both daily and travel needs.
- **Comprehensive On-the-go Dental Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create all-in-one dental tools that clean teeth, cheeks, and gums without the need for water or rinsing.
- **Single-use Oral Care Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for single-use oral care products that offer convenience and effectiveness.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Oral Care Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate mint-flavored beads or similar ingredients into oral care products to provide freshness and added benefits.
- **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative oral care tools specifically designed for the travel market, offering compactness and convenience.
- **Personal Care and Hygiene:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create comprehensive on-the-go dental tools that can fulfill a range of personal care and hygiene needs, expanding beyond just teeth cleaning.

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