General Dentistry

Bridging Evidence and Practice: The Role of Daily Cetylpyridinium Chloride Mouthrinses in Disease Prevention

By Cristina Cunha Villar, DDS, MSc, PhD

This literature review seeks to critically evaluate the current academic knowledge regarding the clinical efficacy of mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and zinc lactate in reducing plaque, gingivitis, and oral malodor, ...

Impact of Cetylpyridinium Chloride and Zinc Mouthwash on Oral Health and the Microbiome

By Meghan A. Berryman, PhD

The capacity of CPC and zinc lactate to support a healthy oral microbiome, without promoting antimicrobial resistance, underscores their combined potential as a safe and effective oral hygiene solution.

Antibacterial and Anti-Malodor Efficacy of a Cetylpyridinium Chloride and Zinc Lactate Mouthwash

By Lyndsay Schaeffer, PhD, Carlo Amorin Daep, PhD, Rabab Ahmed, PhD, Luis R. Mateo, MA, Nicky Li, DMD, MPH, Deyu Hu, DDS, MS, Yun-Po Zhang, PhD, DDS (Hon)

Mouthwash Containing Cetylpyridinium Chloride and Zinc Lactate Shows Enhanced Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Efficacy

By Bernal Stewart, MSc, Bayardo García-Godoy, DMD, MSc, Luis R. Mateo, MA, Joselyn Noboa, DDS, Augusto R. Elias-Boneta, DMD, MSD

Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Efficacy of Mouthwash Containing Cetylpyridinium Chloride and Zinc Lactate Compared to Essential Oils With Alcohol

By Bernal Stewart, MSc, Bayardo García-Godoy, DMD, MSc, Rensl Dillon, MS, PhD, Luis R. Mateo, MA, Joselyn Noboa, DDS, Augusto R. Elias-Boneta, DMD, MSD

Treating More Than the Mouth

By Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

Dentistry—now more than ever—extends beyond the oral cavity, with dental health being increasingly recognized as a gateway to overall well-being.

Foreign Body Ingestion or Inhalation Management for Dental Offices

Timothy A. Hess, DDS, MAGD, CDT; Chandur P.K. Wadhwani, BDS, MSD; Thomas B. Dodson, DMD, MPH; and Edmond L. Truelove, DDS, MSD

This article reviews current literature, highlights common preventive practices, and proposes a practical, step-by-step management algorithm.

Community Water Fluoridation: Changing Perceptions for the Public Good

By Judith Haber, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, Nicholas G. Mosca, DDS, DrPH, Linda C. Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP

This high-impact public health caries prevention intervention led other communities nationwide to adopt community water fluoridation practices.

Pain Killers

By Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

When patients are in pain, they don’t care how successful the practice’s digital marketing program is.

Prioritizing the Mouth–Body Connection for Individuals With Special Needs

By Michael M. Le, MBA, JD, Beatriz Adame, Kayla Erps, DDS

As awareness about this dynamic grows, and as people increasingly acknowledge and prioritize their oral health, individuals with special needs or those who face barriers to seeing a dentist are often overlooked.