The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, has become a public health
emergency of global concern. Like the SARS and influenza pandemics, there have been a …

Candida colonisation of the oral cavity increases in immunocompromised individuals which
leads to the development of oral candidiasis. In addition, host factors such as xerostomia …

Periodontal diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis are primarily caused by dental plaque.
Several antiplaque and anti-microbial agents have been successfully incorporated into …

Dental medicine is one of the fields of medicine where the most common pathologies are of
bacterial and fungal origins. This review is mainly focused on the antimicrobial effects of …

This narrative review describes the oral microbiome, and its role in oral health and disease,
before considering the impact of commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) mouthwashes on …

The ability to form biofilms is a common feature of microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi.
These consortiums can colonize a variety of surfaces, such as host tissues, dentures, and …

Abstract Introduction/Objectives Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a commonly used mouthwash with
potent anti-microbial effects useful for the management of oral disease. However, we are …

Background The risk of SARS-COV-2 transmission is relatively high during dental
procedures. A study was conducted to investigate the effects of mouthwashes on SARS …

Although the effectiveness of some mouthwashes has been proven, phytotherapy is still a
field to be explored as an alternative to commercial products. Objective: To evaluate, in vitro …

Elderly patients with systemic disorders and immunocompromised patients seem to have a
higher risk of developing morbidity from COVID-19. Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a …