Chlorhexidine reduces alveolar osteitis risk by 42.9% after third molar surgery
Chlorhexidine Reduces Risk of Painful Infection After Wisdom Tooth Surgery
This meta-analysis found that chlorhexidine supplementation after third molar surgery significantly reduces the incidence of alveolar osteit…
A review of clinical data shows that using chlorhexidine after wisdom tooth surgery can significantly lower the risk of painful infections.
Antimicrobial additives in resin-based endodontic sealers enhance antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis
Additives help fight bacteria in root canal infection treatments
This scoping review of 33 studies synthesized the impact of antimicrobial additives like nanoparticles and chlorhexidine on resin-based endo…
Adding antimicrobial agents to dental sealers can better fight deep infections while keeping the material safe and stable.
Meta-Analysis Shows No SSI Difference Between Chlorhexidine and Povidone Iodine for Vaginal Antisepsis
Vaginal cleaning with chlorhexidine does not prevent infections better than iodine in major gynecologic surgeries
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated vaginal antisepsis in 9538 patients undergoing major gynecologic operations. The analysis…
A large review of nearly 10,000 patients found that using chlorhexidine for vaginal cleaning did not lower infection risk compared to iodine…
Meta-analysis of 16 trials shows no added benefit of subgingival chemical irrigation for periodontitis
Deep cleaning your gums? That extra rinse may not help at all
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 16 randomized clinical trials comparing subgingival irrigation with chemical agents versu…
If you have gum disease and your dentist suggests a special rinse during a deep cleaning, new research says it probably won't make a differe…
Chlorhexidine May Reduce Neonatal Mortality and Infection in LMICs
Can antiseptics on the umbilical cord save newborns from infection and death?
Meta-analysis shows 4.0% chlorhexidine reduces neonatal mortality (RR 0.86) and omphalitis (RR 0.71) in LMICs, but delays cord separation by…
Applying chlorhexidine to the umbilical cord may lower the risk of infection and death in newborns in low-income countries.