Overview. A cost-effective way of improving patient outcomes is adopting preventive
practices known to be effective. As “front-line” providers of dental health services and …

Background Antimicrobial mouthrinses often are used as part of daily oral care to reduce
plaque and gingivitis. Although several safety factors have been associated with long-term …

Within the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the dental
hygiene process of care model, the hygienist can decide which antimicrobial mouthrinse is …

Michele Leonardi Darby, RDH, MS is the graduate program director in dental hygiene at Old
Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She lectures internationally, is the author of over 50 …

Background This article reviews the rationale for incorporating effective antimicrobial
mouthrinses into a daily oral hygiene regimen along with mechanical plaque control …

Background Periodontal diseases are complex disorders that have been associated with
multiple risk factors. These disorders are triggered by the accumulation of dental plaque …

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Clinical efficacy of antimicrobial
mouthrinses. Gunsolley JC. J Dent 2010; 38 (Suppl): S6-10. REVIEWER: Philip A. Swango …

Today's dental professional must advise patients as to the antimicrobial mouthrinse
appropriate for their periodontal condition. Considerations such as chemical nature …

Unlabelled Image ABSTRACT Background Although mechanical plaque control methods
have the potential to maintain adequate levels of oral hygiene, clinical experience and …

Efficacy Overview. The use of an antimicrobial mouthrinse is an important adjunct to
toothbrushing and interdental cleaning. To varying degrees, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) …