Fighting Covid-19 with mouthwashes—study adds to evidence of efficacy

Fighting Covid-19 with mouthwashes—study adds to evidence of efficacy

Mouthwashes that contain cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) have been found to reduce by at least one thousand times the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in vitro. Researchers in Spain tested CPC-containing mouthwashes against variants of SARS-CoV-2, including the Alpha variant, and said that such mouth rinses could constitute a cost-effective measure to aid in the reduction of […]

Study finds teledentistry a valid substitute for in-person initial consultations

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the widespread adoption of videoconferencing tools in many industries, and dentistry is no exception. A new study has found that, for triage purposes and initial consultations, teledentistry has a relatively high acceptance rate among dentists and patients alike. The study was led by an interdisciplinary team of periodontists and […]