Denture hygiene practices
25 studies were included in this review of denture hygiene practices. Mechanical interventions in conjunction with chemical agents were the most effective, Denture brushing was the most common patient...
View ArticleTop Dental Elf blogs Jan-April 2017
2017 Dental Elf end of year round up Jan - April. The post Top Dental Elf blogs Jan-April 2017 appeared first on National Elf Service.
View ArticleAntiseptic oral sprays: Do they improve oral health?
20 RCTs involving a total of 720 patients were included in this review of antiseptic oral sprays in the control of dental plaque and gingivitis. The findings suggest then can reduce plaque levels in...
View ArticleChlorhexidine-fluoride mouthwash efficacy
This review of the efficacy of a chlorhexidine mouthwash containing sodium fluoride compared to a chlorhexidine mouthwash alone includes 10 small short term studies that suggests the findings are...
View ArticleCarious lesions: guidelines for non-restorative treatments.
This evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the non-restorative treatments for carious lesions in primary and permanent teeth from the American Dental Association provides 11 recommendations....
View ArticleAloe vera mouthwash: how does it compare with chlorhexidine?
This review of the efficacy of aloe vera mouthrinse on plaque and gingival inflammation includes 6 RCTS providing very low quality evidence that aloe vera mouthwash is comparable to chlorhexidine in...
View ArticleSalvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse is it as effective as chlorhexidine...
This review comparing the effectiveness of Salvadora persica-containing mouthrinses against chlorhexidine or placebo included 19 studies providing low to very low quality evidence of its effectiveness....
View ArticleAnti-plaque agents in toothpaste: Are they helpful in managing gingivitis?
This review of the efficacy of different anti-plaque chemical agents in managing gingivitis included 32 RCTS of toothpastes and 19 of mouthrinses suggested greater benefits with some agents. The post...
View ArticleToothbrushing in intensive care: Does it reduce the risk of...
This review of whether toothbrushing-based oral health measures, performed in intensive care units, can reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) included 12 RCTs with the findings...
View ArticleChlorhexidine mouthwash: Do anti-discolouration systems reduce effectiveness?
This review of the effectiveness of chlorhexidine mouthwash with an anti-discoloration system (ADS) is effective in preventing extrinsic tooth surface discoloration included 13 RCTs with the findings...
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