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Mouthwashes Disrupt the COVID-19 Virus

Two types of mouthwash disrupt the COVID-19 virus under laboratory conditions, preventing it from...

Oral Hygiene Prevents Pneumonia in Patients on Ventilators

Proper oral hygiene can help patients who are on ventilators avoid ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP),...

Oral Microbiota Impact Athletic Performance

There’s a complicated relationship between exercise, cardiovascular health, and the oral microbiome, according to...

Mouthwash May Fight Coronavirus

Readily available dental mouthwashes have the potential to destroy the lipid envelope of coronaviruses,...

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Could Make Saliva Significantly More Acidic

Chlorhexidine mouthwash significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH and...

Overcoming Endodontic Procedural Failures

INTRODUCTION Endodontic treatment involves many dependent procedures that are done in a consecutive manner....

Mouthwash Use May Raise Blood Pressure

Some oral bacteria can cause periodontal disease and other issues, while other oral bacteria...

HfO2 Nanoparticles Identify and Eliminate S Mutans

Researchers at the University of Illinois have devised a practical nanotechnology-based method for detecting...

Chlorhexidine Improves Glass Ionomer Cement’s Antibacterial Properties

Researchers at Wuhan University in China are developing a chlorhexidine (CHX) delivery system based...

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Prevents 12% of Bacteraemia Cases Following Extractions

During procedures such as tooth extractions, oral bacteria may pass into the bloodstream and...