NDIS INFORMATION
Arco Brush NDIS Information | Assistive Technology for Oral Care Support
Supporting NDIS participants with easier daily brushing routines.
Arco Brush is an automatic sonic toothbrush designed to support oral-care routines for NDIS participants and people with disability who experience challenges using a traditional toothbrush.
Using sonic vibration technology, a flexible full-mouth mouthpiece and a guided brushing cycle, Arco Brush is designed to support people who experience barriers related to dexterity, coordination, sensory preferences, fatigue, routine completion or needing assistance with daily personal-care tasks.
Arco Brush may be considered as an assistive technology option for oral care support when exploring solutions that help individuals participate in everyday activities more independently.
Is Arco Brush NDIS approved?
Arco Brush is not an "NDIS approved product". The NDIS does not approve individual products in this way.
Instead, NDIS funding decisions are based on the individual participant and whether a support is considered appropriate for their circumstances, disability-related needs, goals and plan requirements.
When exploring whether Arco Brush may be suitable, participants and their support teams should consider:
- The person's individual needs
- How their disability affects daily oral care
- Whether the product supports personal-care goals
- Available evidence and professional recommendations
- Whether the option represents value and is appropriate for the individual
Can Arco Brush be purchased using NDIS funding?
Some participants may explore assistive technology options that support daily living activities and personal care routines.
Whether Arco Brush can be purchased using NDIS funding depends on:
- The participant's individual plan
- Their disability-related support needs
- Their goals
- Available funding categories and budgets
- Evidence supporting the purchase
- NDIS requirements at the time of purchase
Participants may wish to discuss suitability with their support coordinator, plan manager, occupational therapist or relevant healthcare professional.
DAILY LIVING SUPPORT
How Arco Brush may support daily living and personal care
Oral hygiene is an important daily living activity. However, some people experience barriers when using traditional toothbrushes.
Arco Brush may support individuals who experience challenges such as:
- Difficulty holding or controlling a toothbrush
- Reduced hand strength or dexterity
- Fine motor skill challenges
- Difficulty maintaining brushing technique
- Fatigue during personal-care routines
- Sensory preferences around traditional toothbrushes
- Difficulty completing daily routines consistently
- Requiring support from carers, parents or support workers
Arco Brush provides a guided brushing routine designed to make daily oral care simpler and more structured.
WHO MAY BENEFIT?
Who may benefit from Arco Brush?
People with disability
For individuals who experience disability-related barriers affecting their ability to complete traditional toothbrushing independently.
Autistic individuals with oral-care challenges
Some autistic people may experience challenges with toothbrushing due to sensory sensitivities, discomfort with traditional toothbrushes, preference for predictable routines or difficulty with personal-care activities.
People requiring carer assistance
Arco Brush may be incorporated into supported oral-care routines where assistance from parents, carers, family members or support workers is required.
Older adults requiring additional support
Some older adults may experience changes in mobility, strength, coordination or independence that make traditional brushing more difficult.
Arco Brush as assistive technology for oral care
Assistive technology can help people complete everyday activities more independently or with greater support.
Arco Brush may be considered as part of exploring solutions related to:
- Personal care
- Daily living activities
- Oral hygiene routines
- Independence and participation
- Supported care routines
Suitability should always be considered based on the individual person's needs and circumstances.
Information for occupational therapists and support coordinators
Occupational therapists and support coordinators support participants to identify practical solutions that align with their goals and daily activities.
Arco Brush information can assist professionals when considering options related to personal-care routines, oral hygiene support, daily living tasks, independence and carer-supported routines.
Information Arco can provide
To support discussions between participants, families and professionals, Arco can provide:
- Product description and intended-use information
- Practitioner Information Pack
- Product specifications
- Invoice documentation support
- Plain-language information for families and carers
- Care and cleaning guidance
SUGGESTED WORDING
Suggested wording for participant records or discussions
"Arco Brush is an automatic sonic toothbrush designed to support a simpler daily brushing routine where conventional brushing is difficult, tiring, inconsistent or requires additional support.
The product is intended to support participation in personal-care routines and does not replace dental care, professional advice or individual oral-hygiene recommendations.
Funding suitability depends on the participant's individual circumstances, goals, plan requirements, available evidence and applicable NDIS guidelines."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arco Brush an NDIS assistive technology product?
Arco Brush may be considered as an assistive technology option depending on an individual participant's disability-related needs, goals and circumstances. NDIS decisions are made individually and products are not automatically approved.
Can I buy an automatic toothbrush with NDIS funding?
NDIS funding decisions depend on whether a product relates to the participant's disability support needs and meets relevant NDIS requirements. Participants should discuss suitability with their support team.
Can an occupational therapist recommend Arco Brush?
Occupational therapists may consider a range of assistive technology options based on an individual's functional needs and goals. Arco can provide product information to assist professional discussions.
Is Arco Brush suitable for people with disability?
Arco Brush may support people who experience challenges with traditional toothbrushing due to dexterity, coordination, sensory preferences, fatigue or needing assistance with daily routines.
Is Arco Brush suitable for autistic people?
Some autistic individuals may benefit from a structured brushing routine and adjustable vibration settings. Suitability depends on individual sensory preferences and support needs.
Does Arco Brush replace dental care?
No. Arco Brush supports daily oral-care routines and does not replace dental check-ups, dental treatment, professional advice or personalised oral-hygiene recommendations.
EXPLORE ARCO
Related Arco information
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Important Information
Arco Brush is designed to support daily brushing routines. Individual experiences may vary.
Always follow dental advice and any personalised oral-care recommendations provided by your dental or healthcare professional.
NDIS Support Information PDF
Download the Arco NDIS Support Information PDF for purchasing guidance, plan-managed and self-managed information, product details and support resources.
Product Specification PDF
Download the Arco Brush Product Specification PDF for technical details, kit inclusions and important product information.
Practitioner Information Pack PDF
Download the Arco Practitioner Information Pack PDF for product details, ordering options and important information for practitioners, carers and support teams.
Need an NDIS invoice?
Generate an Arco invoice for a plan manager, support coordinator, client, family or other payer before checkout.
The invoice tool uses Arco colours and logo, includes the NDIS/client and payer fields, and opens an email draft with a copy to Arco.