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Use of Chlorhexidine in dentistry

Expiry Date
: 01/06/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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A review of applications and adverse effects of chlorhexidine in dentistry

Keywords: Chlorhexidine, antimicrobial, applications, adverse effects, mouth rinse

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to enhance dentists understanding on the use of chlorhexidine (CHX) in the dental practice setting.

Editor's comments:
Chlorhexidine is an extremely useful antimicrobial agent in the field of health and dentistry.  Its versatility is unmatched as a chemotherapeutic agent when mechanical prophylaxis is not possible.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Uses
  2. Mechanism of action
  3. Most effective protocols
  4. Adverse effects.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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