A panel of leading dental experts has agreed an evidence-based consensus statement on the role of mouthwash as part of maintaining good oral health between dental appointments.
The consensus was developed during a Johnson & Johnson National Advisory Panel meeting, which brought together experts from across dentistry and oral health to discuss how dental professionals can best support patients in maintaining their oral health between appointments.
Discussions focused on the importance of effective mechanical plaque control, the limitations some patients face in achieving this, and the potential role of clinically proven chemotherapeutic mouthwashes as an adjunct to daily oral hygiene.
The meeting also explored the wider challenge of supporting patients to maintain good oral health outside of the dental surgery through simple, practical and evidence-based advice.
The group concluded:
“Healthy gums don’t bleed. Effective toothbrushing and interdental cleaning is essential for k… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
