Objectives To provide a narrative review on vital dental whitening chemistry, toxicity and
safety, vital dental whitening techniques, whitening systems, potential side effects of …

Emerging studies increasingly demonstrate the importance of the throat and salivary glands
as sites of virus replication and transmission in early COVID-19 disease. SARS-CoV-2 is an …

Purpose To evaluate the in vitro inactivation of severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and povidone‐iodine (PVP‐I) …

A range of lasers is now available for use in dentistry. This paper summarizes key current
and emerging applications for lasers in clinical practice. A major diagnostic application of …

The term LASER is an acronym for 'Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of
Radiation'. As its first application in dentistry by Miaman, in 1960, the laser has seen various …

Hydrogen peroxide in the form of carbamide peroxide is widely used for tooth whitening
(bleaching), both in professionally-and in self-administered products. Adverse effects have …

The proximity to the patient during dental care, high generation of aerosols, and the
identification of SARS-CoV-2 in saliva have suggested the oral cavity as a potential reservoir …

BACKGROUND: The role of oral hygiene in maintaining the health and well being of
patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) is indisputable. This importance is not reflected in the …

Mouths offer the perfect environments for microbial cell formation, promoting the growth of
biofilms, for example, on teeth. Dental biofilm exhibits strong resistance to antibiotics and is …

The earth natural carrying capacity is being surpassed, and there is an urgent need to
develop new alternatives, notably in regards to energy supplies, carbon dioxide emissions …