title: Is mouthrinsing before dental procedures worthwhile?
abstract: Without adequate protection, dental practitioners risk infection from microorganisms from patients' mouths. The authors discuss the role of pre-procedural mouthrinses in the infection control process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry 48207.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Molinari
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Molinari
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003729:Dental Care; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D011292:Premedication
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D009067:Mouthwashes; C010882:chlorhexidine gluconate; D002710:Chlorhexidine