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COVID-19 Risk Management in Dental Offices: A Review Article
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ; 10:763-772, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2238367
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

As all the dental staff, including nurses and practitioners, are exposed to various routes of contamination due to the novel COVID-19 virus, which is still unknown to the scientific world, developing strategies to reduce the risk of transmission and decontaminate surfaces in a dental office would be of high importance. Although there is still insufficient data on managing this virus in dental offices, several studies have suggested protocols for improving care.

AIM:

This study aimed to review present investigations and reach a conclusion on what we know and need to know to combat this virus. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

In this review, Scopus, PubMed, and MEDLINE databases were searched using the keywords "COVID-19,” "SARS-CoV-2,” "Medical Disinfectants,” "Personal Protective Equipment's,” and "Surface Decontamination.” Articles were reviewed, and finally, relevant articles published during 2000–2022 were included in the final paper.

RESULTS:

The present research concluded that using a combination of the face shield and N95 masks protected the eyes, nose, and mouth. To have more efficient protection, water-resistant long-sleeved gowns and gloves were highly suggested. To overcome aerosols, high-performance air filters and ultraviolet were found quite effective. Allowing the patient to use antiseptic mouthwash before starting the treatment could reduce oral microorganisms and the following airborne contamination.

CONCLUSION:

This review has gathered all available data regarding dentistry and COVID-19 in order to conclude what has been achieved yet in the prevention of this virus through dental offices;however, more investigations are needed to have a definitive protocol against the virus.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences Year: 2022 Document Type: Article