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As 2020 comes to a close, AAPORG would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the AAPORG Insider a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Wednesday, January 6.
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What those studies on mouthwash and coronaviruses actually mean
The Washington Post
From Oct. 28: Contrary to some of the recent buzz around mouthwash, a daily gargle is probably not going to protect you from the novel coronavirus. Instead, experts say new research has “promising” implications for the potential of mouthwash to help infected individuals reduce their risk of spreading the deadly virus.
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Poor oral hygiene could affect accuracy of SARS-CoV-2 tests
DT
From Sept. 2: The researchers evaluated the course of treatment of eight COVID-19 patients who were admitted to the Department of Neurology at Tokyo Metropolitan Neurological Hospital between 30 April and 14 May. The patients had passed the acute phase of the disease, but were admitted to the dedicated medical facility for infectious diseases owing to persistent positive PCR test results for SARS-CoV-2.
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Periodontal disease classification isn't as easy as black and white
Dental Town
From Jan. 22: In 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) held the World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. The goal was to develop an evidence-based update to account for what the specialty had learned about periodontitis and implant-related conditions since the existing periodontal disease classifications had been published in 1999.
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Coronavirus myth: Mouthwash can reduce the spread
Philadelphia Inquirer
From May 20:
Hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect items around the house, or as an antiseptic to keep minor skin cuts from getting infected. So why not rinse your mouth with the colorless, caustic liquid to kill the coronavirus?
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What causes common types of bad breath smells?
Health Line
From Oct. 14: Bad breath, also called halitosis, affects nearly halfTrusted Source the general population. Most of the time, it’s caused by something in your mouth or throat. But in some cases, an underlying medical condition can cause a particular mouth odor.
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What causes common types of bad breath smells?
Health Line
From Oct. 14: Bad breath, also called halitosis, affects nearly halfTrusted Source the general population. Most of the time, it’s caused by something in your mouth or throat. But in some cases, an underlying medical condition can cause a particular mouth odor.
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Could poor oral hygiene increase the risk of COVID-19 infection?
Dentistry Online
From July 8: A paper most recently published in the British Dental Journal by Sampson et al explores the potential connection between poor oral health and COVID-19 complications. The paper explores whether oral bacteria may play a role in exacerbating COVID-19 infections and encouraging the development of complications such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome — the main complications from COVID-19.
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