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Rinse Resource Center
Rinse Type Quiz

What's Your Rinse Type?

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Not all rinse routines work for all hygienists. Knowing your style will help solidify your approach to talking about this essential step with your patients. Take the quiz to discover your Rinse Type. Spoiler alert: It’s more scientific than you think.

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1. When recommending rinse to your patient, your first thought is:(Required)

Will it actually reduce plaque and gingivitis?

Does the science back it—and can I explain it clearly?

Is it something they’ll really stick with every day?

2. You’re most likely to suggest rinse as:(Required)

A tool for specific risk groups or clinical findings

An essential part of every patient’s prevention routine

A personal choice—when your patient seems ready and open

3. When your patient asks “Do I need to rinse?” you say:(Required)

“Let’s talk about your daily habits and what will help most.”

“You bet! Gingivitis doesn’t stand a chance.”

“I’ll tell you about the science of why it works and then let you decide.”

4. When you are presented with a mouth rinse study, you:(Required)

Do a total dive deep into the ingredients list

Quickly skim it for key takeaways for patient use

Highlight the parts showing measurable gingivitis reduction

5. Which type of mouthrinse do you trust most?(Required)

The one with the best ADA-recognized clinical studies

One with minimal side effects or a taste patients don’t like

EO-based, like LISTERINE® Antiseptic—tried and tested

6. How do you feel about alcohol in mouthrinse?(Required)

Some of my patients prefer alcohol-free so I need solutions for them

It’s clinically safe and helps deliver essential oils

I am inspired to show patients the real science behind rinse

7. You’re building a new patient’s daily routine. Will you suggest rinse?(Required)

Only if they’re at risk or need extra support

Depends on their individual biofilm, history, and compliance

For sure, because brushing and flossing alone are not enough

8. If you’re talking to dental hygiene students about rinse you’d say:(Required)

“Know your ingredients. Trust the evidence.”

“Rinse is your prevention secret weapon—don’t underestimate it.”

“Every patient is different—customize your care plan.”

9. If you hear someone say, “Mouthwash is just cosmetic” you are most likely to:(Required)

Offer to share and compare CPC vs. EO vs. CHX

Remind them that it depends on the ingredients

Pull up a study about biofilm penetration

10. Which statement sounds most like you?(Required)

“I believe in rinses that work as hard as I do.”

“Let’s base our choices on proof of what actually works.”

“If it doesn’t naturally fit their routine the behavior won’t last.”

11. How do you stay up on the latest rinse recommendations?(Required)

I talk with fellow hygienists about what works best in their practice

I check labels to see if formulation is ADA approved

I read the dental hygiene journals, listen to podcasts and follow clinical trials

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