Chlorhexidine is a strong antiseptic used for cleaning skin before surgery or injections. It is also used to treat oral conditions, such as dry socket, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Using ...

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) providing information on the effectiveness of oral sprays on plaque or gingival inflammation and published in English were considered. Two reviewers independently ...

Preoperative skin antisepsis has the potential to decrease the risk of surgical-site infection. However, evidence is limited to guide the choice of antiseptic agent at cesarean delivery, which is the ...

MOUTHWASHES have long bragged about killing 99.9 per cent of germs in the mouth, but researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria along with ...