Abstract
This narrative literature review summarizes current information on the antimicrobial mechanisms of common mouthrinses, such as chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, cetylpyridinium chloride, povidone iodine, and essential oils.
Introduction
Antimicrobial mouthrinses are available over-the-counter or by prescription as adjuncts to manage various oral diseases caused by bacteria, viruses,…
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Asthma is a serious chronic condition.
Stress associated with attending an oral health appointment can trigger asthma.
Clients with asthma should be closely monitored during appointments, as severe asthma attacks can be life-threatening.
Introduction
Asthma, a common chronic condition,…
Modern lifestyles, marked by convenient meals and sedentary activities, have contributed to increasing obesity rates worldwide. High-fat diets and insufficient exercise result in people frequently exceeding their daily caloric limits while falling short of meeting healthy weekly physical activity guidelines. Although diet…
Introduction
Effectively treating and managing periodontal disease is essential for successful treatment planning. The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) published a clinical practice guideline containing evidence-based recommendations for treating stages I-III of periodontitis. Nonsurgical instrumentation is a critical aspect of successfully implementing these…
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Oral health practitioners should be aware of the systemic factors that impact periodontitis and its treatment.
Taking a comprehensive client medical and dental history, including current and past medications, is essential to determine the prognosis and outcomes of periodontal…
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease resulting from a dysregulated host inflammatory response to dysbiotic dental plaque biofilm. It is characterized by progressive destruction of the periodontium, with the primary features of clinical attachment loss (CAL), radiographically assessed alveolar bone loss, periodontal…
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Oral health professionals will encounter clients with mental health disorders due to the increasing prevalence.
Early identification and effective treatment of odontogenic infections are essential for individuals with mental health disorders.
Increasing knowledge of mental health disorders can…
Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening mental illnesses, predominately affecting females and often emerging during early adolescence. The etiology of eating disorders is complex, involving biological, psychological, and social issues, genetic predispositions, and, in some cases, a consequence of childhood sexual abuse.
In Canada,…
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Clients may exhibit both intraoral and extraoral manifestations of lichen planus. Those with multisite involvement require multidisciplinary management.
Refer any suspected cases of oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid lesion to a specialist unless competent to manage the condition…
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Water flossers may be more effective in plaque removal than dental floss, especially from inaccessible interproximal areas.
Clients with dental prostheses, undergoing orthodontic treatment, or with limited manual dexterity may find water flossers helpful.
Deterrents to water flosser…
