Coronavirus: Scientists want to investigate if mouthwash kills the infection


Scientists from Cardiff University are calling for research into whether high-street mouthwashes could reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The virus is surrounded by a fatty membrane. The scientists have argued the membranes of similar pathogens were disrupted when exposed to ingredients commonly found in mouthwashes, like ethanol, povidone-iodine and cetylpyridinium.



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Know your scope of practice information hub launched


A 'know your scope of practice' information hub is now available on the Dental Board of Australia's (the Board) website... The information hub launched by the Board today has resources about scope of practice to support dental practitioners' understanding of their obligations under the revised standard. Included is a recorded webinar of the 'know your scope' stakeholder forums presentation.


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Dental Health Week competition launches


This year, Dental Health Week (DHW) is focusing on sugar; the ADA plans to highlight the effects of sugar on oral health, and how to interpret nutrition information panels, all while shedding light on hidden sugars...As part of the 2020 DHW Campaign, the ADA will release a tooth-friendly sweet treat cookbook in line with the campaign on sugar.


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