Lesson Learned from Antiseptic Mouthwash in COVID-19 Pandemic Then, Now and Future: A Systematic Review
Issued Date
2023-01-01
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1309100X
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85182246452
Journal Title
Journal of International Dental and Medical Research
Volume
16
Issue
4
Start Page
1804
End Page
1818
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SCOPUS
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Journal of International Dental and Medical Research Vol.16 No.4 (2023) , 1804-1818
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Pujarern P., Taruwunnapun J., Chuenjitkuntaworn B. Lesson Learned from Antiseptic Mouthwash in COVID-19 Pandemic Then, Now and Future: A Systematic Review. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research Vol.16 No.4 (2023) , 1804-1818. 1818. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/95624
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Lesson Learned from Antiseptic Mouthwash in COVID-19 Pandemic Then, Now and Future: A Systematic Review
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Abstract
A new virus has been discovered, SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus). SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted through aerosols or salivary droplets. Therefore, this may be a potential high-risk for viral infection and transmission in a dental clinic. After the pandemic we know that an oral viral load reduction could reduce the risk of transmission via saliva. Oral antiseptics seem to be one of useful methods in preventing viral transmission. The aim of this review was to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness of mouthwashes in dental care facilities. Methods: An electronic search was conducted using MEDLINE, Pubmed and Scopus databases, using systematic review method and review final information. After those we summarized results, discussed, and recommended for using proper mouthwash in dental field. A total of 308 articles were found. Six in vitro and six in vivo articles were selected, assessing the effectiveness of oral antiseptic mouthwashes. Conclusion: All documents clear evidence to support the use of antiseptics to potentially reduce the viral load of SARS-CoV-2. It is highly recommended that dental practitioners use oral antiseptics before dental procedures to protect against the transmission of Coronavirus virus and routine using in the future.