A preprocedural rinse should be utilized prior to instrumenting with a power scaling device in an effort to

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A preprocedural rinse with an antimicrobial mouthwash can reduce the number of microorganisms present in aerosols generated during power scaling procedure, thereby reducing the risk of transmission of infections to patients and dental professionals. A preprocedural rinse does not necessarily increase patient comfort, anesthetize tissues, or debride the dentition.

A Preprocedural Rinse Should Be Utilized Prior to Instrumenting with a Power