Chlorhexidine is a strong antiseptic used for cleaning skin before surgery or injections. It is also used to treat oral conditions, such as dry socket, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Using ...

If your patients are prescribed a chlorhexidine-based mouthwash you should recommend that they use a toothpaste free from sodium lauryl sulphate. This is because the sodium lauryl sulphate cancels out ...

Antiseptic mouth rinses containing the active ingredient chlorhexidine (CHX) are widely used in dentistry. For many decades, CHX has set the gold standard for the management of oral diseases. During ...

Controlling dental plaque after a patient has a stroke may be lifesaving, but the best way to do so is still unclear. A new study compared the results of oral hygiene instruction combined with ...