Dyson CameraJet
Dyson CameraJet is a connected electric toothbrush and liquid flosser introduced by Dyson on September 1, 2026. A small camera near the brush head identifies spaces between teeth while the user brushes, and a pump sends a targeted burst of mouthrinse toward each detected gap.[1] Dyson launched the product in Paris as its first oral-care device and listed it in the United States for $499.99.[1][2]
CameraJet combines three functions in one handheld device: powered toothbrushing, camera-guided interdental targeting, and a liquid jet. It does not mechanically pass string or tape between teeth. Dyson and launch-day coverage therefore describe the jet as "precision-flossing," while Dyson's briefing reportedly stopped short of presenting it as a replacement for conventional floss.[1][3]
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dyson |
| Announced | September 1, 2026 |
| US list price | $499.99[2] |
| Camera | 100,000-pixel macro camera[1] |
| Image-analysis rate | 28 frames per second[1] |
| Jet response | Within 100 milliseconds after gap detection, according to Dyson[1] |
| Jet volume | Up to 0.15 ml per burst[2] |
| Brush movement | Nearly 1,000 movements per second, according to Dyson[1] |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth[1] |
| Colors | Ceramic Ultra Blue and Ceramic Pink[1] |
Camera and gap detection
The brush uses what Dyson calls Gap Optical Targeting, a machine-learning system that analyzes images from a 100,000-pixel macro camera. Dyson says it processes 28 images per second to identify, track, and predict gaps between teeth, then activates the jet within 100 milliseconds of seeing a gap.[1] The product page also describes a target lens that widens the camera's field of view and a stroboscopic light that illuminates the mouth.[2]
Dyson reports that the lighting strobes at 257 Hz, slightly out of phase with the moving brush head. This is intended to reduce motion interference in the camera view while the bristles oscillate nearly 1,000 times per second.[1] The company says the device contains 16 million lines of code and that its gap-detection model was trained on 470,000 dental images collected during development.[1] Dyson has not published the training dataset, its demographic composition, a model card, or independent measurements of gap-detection accuracy. The image count and software-size figure are therefore manufacturer-reported development statistics, not independently audited measures of product quality.
Users can view the camera feed in the MyDyson app. The app also provides guided cleaning, coverage maps, technique feedback, and controls for automatic or manual jetting and brush intensity.[1] Some app functions require an internet connection, Wi-Fi, a compatible mobile device, and a MyDyson account, and Dyson notes that functionality can vary by market.[2]
Brushing and liquid jet
The brush head combines different bristle types for tooth surfaces and the gumline. Dyson describes its drive system as variable sonic oscillation with an anti-stall design intended to keep the bristles moving when pressed against a tooth.[1][2] The user can choose among three intensity settings, including a gentle mode.[2]
An internal diaphragm pump draws liquid from a 12.5 ml tank and sends a conical burst of up to 0.15 ml toward a detected gap.[2][4] Dyson says it developed the jet profile through fluid-dynamics work and tested plaque removal using a proxy plaque created during a five-year funded collaboration with the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Dentistry.[1][2] The company contrasts the conical spray with a narrow needle-shaped water jet, claiming that the wider profile removes more proxy plaque while being gentler on gums and enamel.[1]
Those statements need qualification. Dyson's public product page cites laboratory comparisons and a six-week clinical study of 204 participants for gum-health claims, with twice-daily CameraJet use compared against a manual toothbrush.[2] The launch materials do not provide a peer-reviewed paper, registration record, full protocol, effect sizes, or adverse-event results for that study. They also compare several outcomes with a manual toothbrush rather than with premium powered brushes plus conventional interdental cleaning. The available evidence does not establish that CameraJet replaces string floss or interdental brushes for every user.
Toothpaste, mouthrinse, and maintenance
Dyson developed a low-foaming mouthrinse and a toothpaste without sodium lauryl sulfate because foam can obstruct the camera. Both products contain sodium fluoride, and Dyson announced Ginger Mint and Spearmint flavors plus a Peppermint Sensitive toothpaste.[1] The US press release said the consumables were coming soon and recommended clear, SLS-free mouthrinse and toothpaste for best performance, rather than stating that only Dyson-branded liquids could be used.[5]
The toothbrush package includes a refill dock, two standard brush heads, a charging cable, and a travel case according to Dyson's launch materials.[1][5] Brush heads contain RFID tags so the device can identify an attached head and estimate replacement timing.[1] Dyson lists a replaceable lithium-ion battery and a replaceable 12.5 ml tank as spare parts, although availability may vary.[4]
Privacy and connectivity
Dyson says the camera is active only during automatic jetting or when the user opens live view. According to the company, images are not recorded or stored on the toothbrush or in cloud storage and remain private to the user.[1] This is a product-specific statement in Dyson's press release. Dyson's general connected-product privacy materials describe device and account data practices more broadly, so the absence of stored mouth images should not be interpreted as meaning that the app collects no account, diagnostic, or usage data.[6]
Independent technical verification of the product's image-handling path was not available at launch. Dyson has not published source code, a security audit, or a detailed data-flow diagram for CameraJet. Users must therefore rely on Dyson's stated design and applicable privacy terms for claims about image processing and retention.
Availability and reception
Dyson announced the CameraJet for sale through its website, Dyson Demo Stores, and selected retailers from September 1, 2026. Its US product page showed a $499.99 price and pre-order labeling, while individual color pages also showed periods of unavailability.[1][2] The Japanese store listed the product at ¥79,800, illustrating that price and stock differ by market.[7]
Launch coverage focused on the unusual camera-guided targeting and the high price. Gizmodo reported that its writer handled but did not use the product and emphasized Dyson's distinction between improving interdental cleaning for people who rarely floss and replacing floss altogether.[3] PR Newswire carried Dyson's press release and listed a rounded US launch price of $499, while Dyson's retail page gave the transactional price as $499.99.[2][5] The official store price is the more precise value.
Evidence limitations
Most performance evidence available at launch came from Dyson. Claims about plaque removal, gum health, stain removal, jet gentleness, detection timing, training-image count, and non-stalling brush motion were not supported by a complete independently reviewable study in the sources located for this article. CameraJet is also a new product, so long-term reliability, replacement-part availability, false targeting rates, performance with dental restorations, and comparative effectiveness against established flossing methods had not been independently established.
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See also
References
- ^Dyson. "Dyson CameraJet: The only toothbrush with a camera and a jet." Press release, September 1, 2026. dyson.com/...introducing-camerajet
- ^Dyson. "Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush with flosser." US product page. Accessed September 2, 2026. dyson.com/...camerajet
- ^Gizmodo. "Dyson's Smart Toothbrush Uses a Camera to Floss Your Teeth." September 1, 2026. gizmodo.com/...mera-to-floss-your-teeth-2000805449
- ^Dyson. "Dyson CameraJet toothbrush support." Accessed September 2, 2026. dyson.com/...camerajet
- ^Dyson. "Dyson CameraJet: The first toothbrush with a camera and a jet." PR Newswire, September 1, 2026. prnewswire.com/...que-between-your-teeth-302865389
- ^Dyson. "Privacy information for Dyson connected machines." Accessed September 2, 2026. privacy.dyson.com/...smart-machines
- ^Dyson Japan. "Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush." Accessed September 2, 2026. dyson.co.jp/...ceramic-pink
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