Based in Zagreb in Croatia, Prof. Andrija Petar Bošnjak is a periodontist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience in running his own implant and periodontics practice. In his role of professor of periodontics, he teaches dental students at the universities of Split and Rijeka, where he also works as an academic researcher. Most recently,…
Dr Hugo Lewgoy is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and restorative dentistry, and a professor in the specialisation course in dentistry of the São Leopoldo Mandic College in Brazil. In addition, he is a certified lecturer in CURADEN’s individually trained oral prophylaxis (iTOP) programme, a member of the International Team for Implantology, and…
A graduate of the specialisation programme in periodontics at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, Dr Alex Solderer mostly treats severe cases of periodontitis in his daily routine. In addition, he conducts research on periodontal and dental implant topics. In his latest research paper, Dr Solderer conducted a systematic review of the efficacy of chlorhexidine…
With almost 20 years of experience as a periodontist, Dr Jūratė Žekonienė runs her own private practice in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius. In addition, the mother of three is a lecturer at Vilnius University and serves as President of Lietuvos Periodontologų Draugija [Lithuanian association of periodontics]. In this interview, she talks about the dental…
Despite being the most trusted and best-documented oral antiseptic, chlorhexidine has a number of side effects. That is why after a long period of tests and studies, CURADEN has developed CURAPROX Perio Plus+, a range of oral antiseptics that contains two organic antibacterials: CITROX® and polylysine. Chemist Christoph Fiolka is the brains behind Perio Plus+…
A microbiologist with over 30 years of research experience, Prof. David Williams currently leads the Microbial Diseases Research Group of the School of Dentistry at Cardiff University. As an expert in oral microbiology, he has studied the effects of a number of mouthwash formulations on inhibiting microbes in the oral cavity. One of these was…
Oral diseases manifest quickly, as a result of the mouth being continuously exposed to bacteria. In order to reduce a patient’s risk of developing future complications, it is essential to prevent plaque formation and accumulation by eradicating potentially harmful microbes within the oral cavity. It is then vital to ensure that bacteria are unable to…
Chlorhexidine is a key ingredient in various oral healthcare products, including mouthrinse. However, the long-term use of chlorhexidine can result in adverse side effects, such as tooth discolouration and impaired taste[i]. These issues, combined with current patient preferences, emphasise the need for innovative, new mouthrinses that consist of safe and highly effective ingredients. As a…
The surfaces of intravascular catheters can rapidly become coated with a patient’s matrix proteins, to which staphylococci proteins could then bind themselves. Treating these infections effectively still represents a significant clinical challenge, and the most effective agent against them has yet to be determined. Although the broad antimicrobial properties of Citrox against a range of…
“There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all mouthwash, and every patient and condition should be advised separately. From my experience with gingival mouthwashes though, I would normally go the chlorhexidine route,” dental hygienist and dental therapist Theodora Little explains. A prevention specialist, Theodora advises clinicians worldwide and has worked as a dental care professional…