Toothpaste tweak: study reveals how chlorhexidine reshapes mouth microbes

NCT ID NCT07570927

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how a toothpaste with 0.06% chlorhexidine changes the bacteria in the mouths of 11 healthy adults. Participants used a control toothpaste, then the chlorhexidine toothpaste for 12 weeks, and then the control again. Researchers measured changes in bacterial diversity and looked for signs of antibiotic resistance genes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University

    Brno, 62500, Czechia

  • Skydent s.r.o.

    Brno, 62500, Czechia

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