Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2
Reia, V.C.B., da Fonseca Orcina, B., Vilhena, F.V.et al. Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2.Curr Oral Health Rep (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-024-00368-1AbstractPurpose of ReviewWe
aim to review the spectrum of biological mechanisms of mouthwashes
shown to be active against SARS-CoV-2, evidence for efficacy in
reduction of viral load, in vitro and in vivo, and the potential for
clinical benefit in use of mouthwashes in the context of COVID-19.Recent FindingsNumerous
studies have now been performed to establish the antiviral efficacy of
specific mouthwash i...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 19, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Iodine-Based Skin Prep Better for Certain Fracture Surgeries
(MedPage Today) -- Iodine-based skin antisepsis appeared better for surgical repair of closed limb fractures but on par with chlorhexidine-based antisepsis when the fracture broke the skin, the PREPARE trial showed.
In closed fractures, surgical... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - January 31, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: news
Influence of intracanal medicaments on the periodontal and periapical healing in concurrent endodontic-periodontal lesions with/without communication: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionIn
patients with/without concurrent endodontic-periodontal lesions,
intracanal medication improved clinical periodontal parameters following
endodontic therapy. In terms of influence on periapical healing, the
results were inconclusive.Clinical relevanceTwo-visit
RCT may be considered since it allows for the placement of an ICM in
endodontic-periodontal lesions with/without communication. Sufficient
time should be allowed after endodontic therapy for any potential
periodontal regeneration to occur. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 20, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Universal Decolonization at Nursing Homes Beneficial
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Universal decolonization with chlorhexidine and nasal iodophor in nursing homes leads to a significantly lower risk for transfer to a hospital due to infection, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in the New... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Decolonization in Nursing Homes Cuts the Risk of Dangerous Infections
(MedPage Today) -- Universal decolonization in nursing homes -- by way of a chlorhexidine wash during routine bathing paired with a nasal antiseptic -- reduced the risk of infection-related hospitalizations, a cluster-randomized trial showed... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - October 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Comparative Evaluation of 0.25% Lemongrass Oil Mouthwash and 0.2% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash in Fixed Orthodontic Patients Suffering from Gingivitis
Conclusion:
The findings of the current study suggested that 0.25% lemongrass
oil mouthwash has the potential to be used as a natural or herbal
alternative to chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Clinical significance:
It can be suggested that 0.25% lemongrass oil mouthwash may be a
good herbal alternative to mouthwash containing 0.2% chlorhexidine
gluconate. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 15, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Efficacy of adjunctive measures in the non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: A systematic review
Conclusions: Different adjunctive measures in the non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis have different impact in terms of PD and BoP reductions. Improved PD reductions result after the use of systemic antimicrobials, and to a lesser extent, after the use of local antimicrobials. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 9, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine Dressings for Skin Graft Donor Site Wounds Chlorhexidine Dressings for Skin Graft Donor Site Wounds
How do these dressings compare in the management of skin graft donor area wounds?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
The efficacy of mouthwashes on oral microorganisms and gingivitis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe
short-term application of fluoride mouthwashes may reduce the colony
counts of cariogenic bacteria, but the long-term effect is not evident.
Chlorhexidine may reduce the colony counts of multiple microorganisms in
the short-term. Short-term application Chlorhexidine and herbal
mouthwashes may effectively reduce plaque- and gingival
inflammation-related indexes. However, the risk of bias, inconsistency,
and imprecision in the included studies may reduce the certainty of the
evidence. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 17, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Antiseptics Work Equally Well in Preventing Infection After Surgery for Open Fractures
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 -- Both 10 percent povidone-iodine and aqueous 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate are equally effective for preventing postsurgical infections among patients requiring surgery for open fractures, according to a study published... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 2, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Local interventions for the management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev . 2022 Sep 26;9(9):CD006968. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006968. Abstract Background: Alveolar osteitis (dry socket) is a complication of dental extractions more often involving mandibular molar teeth. It is associated with severe pain developing 2 to 3 days postoperatively with or without halitosis, a socket that may be partially or totally devoid of a blood clot, and increased postoperative visits. This is an update of the Cochrane Review first published in 2012. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of local interventions used for the prevention and treatment of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) followin...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 24, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
How to improve aseptic technique to reduce bloodstream infection during vascular access procedures
The objectives of this roundtable of experts were to achieve a consensus on how to improve skin antisepsis in hospital, improve training, competency, compliance and consistency in skin antisepsis, review the role of devices in improving skin antisepsis, identify methods to improve skin antisepsis integrated with the Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT ® ) approach, and identify challenges to the implementation of the panel ' s recommendations. Recommendations include using MHRA-licensed 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol solution with bidirectional strokes for up to 30 seconds, then leaving the skin to air ...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 30, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Evaluating the effectiveness of octenidine-containing wash mitts in reducing infections in intensive care
This article explores the use of octenidine-containing single-use wash mitts in ICUs, which have been positively evaluated regarding antimicrobial activity, and ease and effectiveness of use. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine (di)gluconate locking device for central line infection prevention in intensive care unit patients: a multi-unit, pilot randomized controlled trial
Conclusions: Using a device that delivers CHG into CVADs was feasible in the ICU. Findings from this trial will inform a full-scale randomized controlled trial and provide preliminary data on the effectiveness of CHGLS. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Evaluation of chlorhexidine sensitization amongst healthcare workers.
Conclusions: The prevalence figures for chlorhexidine sensitization in this study are higher than have been estimated previously for similar HCW cohorts. Increased exposure to chlorhexidine-based hand hygiene products was not demonstrated to increase sensitization in this group. Given the risk of severe reactions in sensitized individuals, this study indicates that evaluation of chlorhexidine allergy is important when investigating occupational allergy in HCWs. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - August 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
