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#To reduce the number of [[bacteria]] in the [[:Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] prior to and during a procedure.

#To reduce the number of [[bacteria]] in the [[:Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] prior to and during a procedure.

#To supplement mechanical plaque control.<br><br>

#To supplement mechanical plaque control.<br><br>

It is good practice to '''rinse the oral cavity with a suitable antiseptic prior to and during dentistry and oral surgery'''. This reduces the number of potential pathogens, providing a cleaner environment to work in and thus reducing the bacteremia induced by dental procedures. It also reduces the number of bacteria in the aerosol generated by dental equipment, e.g. [[Dental Scaling Equipment|ultrasonic scalers]]. This is beneficial to the operator and assistant.<br><br>

It is good practice to '''rinse the oral cavity with a suitable antiseptic prior to and during dental and oral surgery'''. This reduces the number of potential pathogens, providing a cleaner environment to work in, thus reducing the bacteremia induced by dental procedures. It also reduces the number of bacteria in the aerosol generated by dental equipment, e.g. [[Dental Scaling Equipment|ultrasonic scalers]]. This is beneficial to the operator and assistant.<br><br>

'''Chlorhexidine gluconate''', an aqueous, non-alcohol containing solution, is generally regarded to be the oral antiseptic of choice in animals. The correct concentration should be used. A 0.2% solution is generally recommended as being safe, but a 0.05% solution may be indicated if the oral mucosa is exposed to the solution throughout the procedure. Care should be taken to avoid the eyes. <br><br>

'''Chlorhexidine gluconate''', an aqueous, non-alcohol containing solution, is generally regarded to be the oral antiseptic of choice in animals. The correct concentration should be used. A 0.2% solution is generally recommended as being safe, but a 0.05% solution may be indicated if the oral mucosa is exposed to the solution throughout the procedure. Care should be taken to avoid contact with the eyes. <br><br>

==[[Anti-Plaque Agents|Antiplaque Agents]]==

==[[Anti-Plaque Agents|Antiplaque Agents]]==