Abstract
The emergence of alcohol-based hand cleansers may represent an alternative to soap and water in the clinical dental setting. In this study, the antimicrobial efficacy of traditional hand washing vs. a unique alcohol-based hand cleanser with persistence was evaluated. Two experienced dentists participated over a 10-day period. On days 1-5, each clinician used an antibacterial liquid soap (Dial, Dial Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ). Days 6-10, an alcohol-based hand cleanser (Triseptin Water Optional, Healthpoint Surgical, Fort Worth, TX) was used. Sampling was by modified glove juice technique. The results indicate that the alcohol-based hand cleanser dramatically outperforms the traditional hand washing agent in the general dental setting.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1175-1180 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Texas dental journal |
| Volume | 126 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| State | Published - Dec 2009 |
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Antimicrobial efficacy of soap and water hand washing versus an alcohol-based hand cleanser. / Holton, Ronald H.; Huber, Michaell A; Terezhalmy, Geza T.
In: Texas dental journal, Vol. 126, No. 12, 12.2009, p. 1175-1180.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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