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DENTAL INFECTIONS
Mucosal Ulceration and Inflammation (Simple Gingivitis)

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Mucosal Ulceration and Inflammation (Simple Gingivitis)

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley

NHS Forth Valley

Mucosal ulceration and inflammation (simple gingivitis)

SDCEP Dental problems

Temporary pain and swelling relief can be attained with saline mouthwash.

Use antiseptic mouthwash if more severe and pain limits oral hygiene to treat or prevent secondary infection.

The primary cause for mucosal ulceration or inflammation (aphthous ulcers, oral lichen planus, herpes simplex infection, oral cancer) needs to be evaluated and treated.

Drug details

Simple saline mouthwash

½ tsp salt dissolved in glass warm water

Always spit out after use.

Use until lesions resolve or less pain allows oral hygiene

Chlorhexidine 0.12-0.2% (do not use within 30 mins of toothpaste)

Rinse mouth for 1 minute BD with 10ml

Always spit out after use.

Use until lesions resolve or less pain allows oral hygiene

Hydrogen peroxide 6%

Rinse mouth for 2 mins TDS with 15ml diluted in ½ glass warm water

Always spit out after use.

Use until lesions resolve or less pain allows oral hygiene