Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser selected as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

The Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser has been selected as one of  TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, earning recognition as “A dental care first.” 

For more than 25 years, TIME’s annual Best Inventions list has recognised products, software and services that shape everyday life. Editors evaluate entries based on factors including impact, innovation and success. The inclusion of the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser places it among a select group of products recognised for introducing new ideas and approaches.

Read on to learn what TIME highlighted about the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser, how it works and what inspired its development.

What did TIME highlight about the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser?

According to TIME, electric toothbrushes and flossing devices have existed for decades. However, they have traditionally remained separate steps within an oral-care routine. The Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser brings them together in a single device through a combination of brushing, targeted jetting and in-mouth imaging. 

TIME highlighted that:

• The machine is “an electric toothbrush with a tiny camera in the head that spots minute tooth gaps and food scraps in real time”.
• The device “deploys flossing jets of water where needed as you brush”.
• Users can “use the camera to see inside their own mouth (via a connected app) or send footage to their dentist for review”.
• The whole product is “impeccably designed”. 

Why is the TIME Best Invention recognition significant?

TIME’s Best Inventions list is a long-running annual recognition of product innovation. Each year, TIME editors review inventions from a wide range of sectors and select products that demonstrate notable innovation and impact. 

Recognition of the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser continues a history of our machines appearing on the list. Previous Dyson machines recognised by TIME include:

• Dyson PencilVac™ cordless vacuum (2025).
• Dyson OnTrac™ headphones (2024).
• Dyson Airstrait™ straightener (2023).
• Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer (2019).

The 2026 recognition places Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser alongside these previous inventions as part of Dyson’s ongoing focus on product development and engineering. 

What is the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser?

The Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser is an oral care device that combines brushing, a Conical jet for precision-flossing and app connectivity. 

At the centre of the device is a compact camera integrated within the brush head. This camera works alongside Dyson’s Gap Optical Targeting™ AI machine-learning algorithm, which is designed to recognise the spaces between teeth during cleaning.

The device also incorporates:

• A 100k pixel macro lens camera. 
• A Conical jet for precision-flossing while you brush. 
• A dual-bristle brush head. 
• Variable sonic oscillation. 
• Connectivity through the MyDyson™ app. 

Together, these elements create an oral care system that brings several daily oral care activities into one device experience. 

How does the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser address everyday oral care challenges?

The Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser was developed around an area of oral care that Dyson researchers and engineers identified as being frequently overlooked: the spaces between teeth. 

Oral care routines often involve several separate steps. Brushing, flossing and mouth-rinsing may all form part of a person's daily routine. Dyson's development programme explored how these activities could be brought together into a single device ecosystem.

The result is a product that combines:

• A brushing experience.
• Targeted, pressurised jet delivery.
• A dock for storing, refilling and charging.
• Oral care formulations.
• Connected guidance through the MyDyson™ app. 

This approach reflects Dyson's broader philosophy of examining everyday routines and looking for opportunities to rethink them through engineering and design. 

How does Gap Optical Targeting™ work?

Gap Optical Targeting™ is Dyson’s proprietary AI machine-learning algorithm that supports the camera's ability to recognise the spaces between teeth during cleaning.

The system combines:

• A 100k pixel macro lens camera.
• A target lens.
• A stroboscopic light.
• Dyson’s AI machine-learning algorithm.

The camera analyses 28 images a second during use, while the supporting elements help create visibility inside the mouth and accurately target interdental gaps.

What role does the MyDyson™ app play?

The MyDyson™ app extends the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser experience beyond the device itself. 

Through the app, users can access:

Live viewing

The integrated camera can be used to view inside the mouth through the MyDyson™ app. 

Guided cleaning

The app includes guidance intended to help users better understand their cleaning routine. 

Coverage insights

Users can access information related to cleaning coverage and brushing activity through the connected experience. 

Summary: what should I know about the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser?

The Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser is designed around visibility, connectivity and integrating multiple oral care functions within a single device. 

Key features include:

• An integrated camera within the brush head. 
• Gap Optical Targeting™.
• A Conical jet system.
• A refill dock and travel case. 
• App connectivity through MyDyson™.
• Swappable battery and brush head. 

Explore the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser

The Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser is one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 and recognised as “A dental care first” by the publication. 

From gap detection and precision-flossing to live viewing, cleaning insights and the wider Dyson Dental System, the machine brings together multiple elements of oral care in a single device.

Explore the Dyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush with flosser to learn more about it.