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

Background We did a systematic review and random effects meta-analysis of randomised
trials to assess the effect of oral care with chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine on the …

Objectives To determine the effect on mortality of selective digestive decontamination,
selective oropharyngeal decontamination, and topical oropharyngeal chlorhexidine in adult …

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 …

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 …

Chlorhexidine compounds and their different formulations have been investigated several
times, especially in the dentistry field. Chlorhexidine application for mouth rinsing …

Objectives Given the severity of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated
pneumonia, the purpose of this systematic review was to identify various oral health …

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of 0.12% chlorhexidine alone and 0.12%
chlorhexidine in combination with toothbrushing to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia …

Gingivitis and periodontitis are both highly prevalent gum diseases characterized by an
accumulation of a polymicrobial biofilm (dental plaque) around teeth and inflammation in …

Daily oral care with chlorhexidine for mechanically ventilated patients is ubiquitous in
contemporary intensive care practice. The practice is predicated upon meta-analyses …