Hygiene Update

Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Mouthrinses With and Without Alcohol

A study by Todkar et al compared the efficacy of alcohol-free chlorhexidine mouth­rinse to...

sitegroundFebruary 14, 20131 Mins read

Hygiene Update

Vitamin D Linked to Lower Caries Rates

A new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D...

sitegroundFebruary 14, 20131 Mins read

Hygiene Update

Periodontitis and Atherosclerosis

Poor oral health has been related to cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, periodontitis has been implicated...

sitegroundFebruary 14, 20131 Mins read

Hygiene Update

Periodontal Therapy and Prevention of Gastric Helicobacter Pylori Recurrence

A review study assessed the effect of dental plaque control and periodontal therapy on...

sitegroundFebruary 14, 20131 Mins read

Hygiene Update

Prophylaxis Paste Reduces Dentin Hypersensitivity

A single-site, randomized, controlled, double-blind, 3-arm parallel study by Neuhaus et al investigated the...

sitegroundFebruary 14, 20131 Mins read

Hygiene Update

Early Childhood Caries Transmission

High levels of Streptococcus mutans on teeth of young child­ren are predictive of ear­ly...

sitegroundNovember 14, 20121 Mins read

Hygiene Update

Promising Combination for Enamel Remineralization

Fluoride has demonstrated clinical success in preventing tooth decay for more than 50 years....

sitegroundNovember 14, 20121 Mins read

Hygiene Update

Plant May Have a Role in Treating Head and Neck Cancer

A plant known as goat’s rue (scientific name Galeaga officinalis), which grows in the...

sitegroundNovember 14, 20121 Mins read

Hygiene Update

Maternal Periodontitis and Low Birthweight

Researchers in the department of health and socio-medical sciences, biostatistics unit, at the Faculty...

sitegroundSeptember 14, 20121 Mins read

Hygiene Update

An Oxygenating Agent and Chlorhexidine-Induced Extrinsic Tooth Staining

Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) mouthwash is ef­fective for reducing plaque and gingivitis, but one of...

sitegroundSeptember 14, 20121 Mins read