Background Ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia developing in
people who have received mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours. VAP is a potentially …

The relationship between periodontitis and systemic diseases, notably including
atherosclerosis and diabetes, has been studied for several years. Porphyromonas …

Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG) is an antimicrobial agent used for different types of
applications in hand hygiene, skin antisepsis, oral care, and patient washing. Increasing use …

Background Improving patients' oral hygiene is an option for preventing postoperative
pneumonia that may be caused by aspiration of oral and pharyngeal secretions. Whether …

Since the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
infections in late 2019, the world has faced a major healthcare challenge. There remains …

The goal of this review is to summarize the results of randomized trials reported since 2010
that assessed the effect of periodontal interventions on at least one systemic outcome in …

Importance Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is the most common and morbid health
care–associated infection, but limited data on effective prevention strategies are available …

The intricate interplay between oral microbiota and the human host extends beyond the
confines of the oral cavity, profoundly impacting the general health status. Both periodontal …

Background Point prevalence studies identify that pneumonia is the most common
healthcare associated infection. However, non-ventilator associated healthcare associated …

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of dental treatment in improving oral health in
critical patients. Methods: This randomised clinical trial was conducted in a general intensive …