| Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
| Breath odour | |||||
|
RCT 4-armed trial |
99 people |
Mean odour score change from baseline
4 hours
–0.94 with cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash –0.52 with chlorine dioxide plus zinc mouthwash –0.42 with essential oil mouthwash |
P <0.05 for cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash v other active treatments |
Effect size not calculated | single-use cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash |