The efficacy of different immersion times in chlorhexidine for reducing the Lactobacillus acidophilus contamination of the toothbrush

Background: Lactobacillus acidophilus is involved in plaque formation and progression of caries, and studies show that it can be transmitted through the toothbrush. Thus, decontamination the toothbrush is necessary for oral health. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of different immersion times...

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Main Authors: Fereshteh Fallahi, Mina Mohebian, Habib Zeighami, Neda Gholami, Atefeh Yousefi Jordehi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology
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Online Access:https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_92197_b7122c39f1cc4aa56c2cab3705a44e5d.pdf