All of the following statements are true regarding the current understanding surrounding oral rinses incorporating alcohol except:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The link between alcohol in oral rinses and oral cancer is not substantiated; no association has been demonstrated between the alcohol used in oral rinses and oropharyngeal cancer. Alcohol is included in oral rinse to emulsify the antimicrobial ingredients. This is a main reason for incorporating alcohol into oral rinses. Urethane in alcoholic beverages is linked to oral cancer, but the mechanism is not well understood. Recovering alcoholics and individuals taking some medications are not able to use an alcohol containing rinse.

All of the Following Statements Are True Regarding the Current