The head of a toothbrush includes a first tuft block having bristles and a
second tuft block having bristles. The first and second tuft blocks are
mounted for counter-rotational or counter-rotational oscillating movement
in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. The toothbrush
head also includes a third section having bristles extending outwardly
from the head to provide an extended field of bristles to support an
elongated ribbon of toothpaste and for enhanced cleaning.