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'''Antiseptics have two major roles in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery:'''

'''Antiseptics have two major roles in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery:'''

#To reduce the number of [[bacteria]] in the [[:Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy 7 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 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>