A holding mechanism for coupling a dental cleaning device to a dish, food container, or food implement. The holding mechanism includes a clip that grasps a rim of the dish, food container, or food implement, and includes a gripper for holding the dental cleaning device. The holding mechanism allows a user to attach a dental cleaning device such as a toothbrush to a dish such as a plate, so that the user is reminded to clean their teeth and has easy access to the dental cleaning device after eating.
