The oral hygiene implement has a handle (12); a head (14), and a neck (16)disposedbetween the handle (12) and the head (14). The head (14) has a plurality ofcontact elements(20). An indication element (30) is positioned between the neck (16) andhandle (12) of the oralhygiene element. A transmission element (33) is positioned between theindication element (30)and a light emitting source (245). The light emitting source (245) provideselectromagneticenergy to the transmission element (33).