Abstract: The present invention provides a dental device preferably for infants and small children. A dental device in accordance with the present invention includes a handle portion and a head portion joined by a joinder. The head portion includes a bristle substitute, which comprises a plurality of projections. The plurality of projections encircle the core in a 360 degree circumference. The plurality of projections can include, but are not limited to a plurality of raised wave-shaped projections, a plurality of circular disks, a plurality of circular groves, a plurality of ribs, a plurality of spikes and combinations thereof.