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Clinical trial demonstrates antibacterial and anti-malodor effects of mouthwash in users, suggesting potential for widespread use.
Oral malodor represents a common health concern affecting a substantial portion of the global population, the prevalence of which can range from 15% to 60%, highlighting its widespread occurrence. Bad breath, originating from pathogens in the oral cavity, can be mediated through treatment with antibacterial mouthwashes. This clinical trial explores the antibacterial effects and anti-malodor properties of a mouthwash containing both cetylpyridinium chloride and zinc lactate (CPC + Zn).
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Schaeffer et al. (2025) studied this question.