September 30, 2011 (Chicago, Illinois) — Using chlorhexidine as a preoperative surgical wash cut the risk for a surgical site infection (SSI) in half, compared with washing with 10% povidone-iodine, ...

Chlorhexidine is considered the gold standard mouthwash for combating oral diseases, so the researchers wanted to see if the rinse lived up to its reputation. To find out, Patrice James, BDS, from the ...

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 ...

September 26, 2011 — Chlorhexidine and thymol in a varnish can prevent root caries, but chlorhexidine rinse is probably useless against caries of all kinds. This finding is perhaps the biggest ...

The recall of GUM Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse for a possible bacterial contamination, limited to 37 lots when announced in October, has been expanded after the manufacturer learned of 29 ...

Rinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease at home, according ...

Garlic extract is emerging as a surprisingly powerful contender to chlorhexidine, the long-standing “gold standard” in antimicrobial mouthwashes. A systematic review of clinical studies shows that ...

A second prescription mouthwash made by Sunstar Americas has been recalled for a possible bacterial contamination 13 days after another oral rinse from Sunstar was recalled for the same reason. Lohxa ...

Garlic mouthwash could match chlorhexidine in fighting oral bacteria, finds a new review. A powerful natural alternative for those exploring herbal oral care. (Image: Pexels) When it comes to oral ...