New post-COVID-19 biosafety protocols in pediatric dentistry
biosafety caregiver child clinical practice clinical protocol controlled study coronavirus disease 2019 dental procedure human infection control non invasive procedure protective equipment review risk assessment suction syringe velocity virus virulence water
; 2020(Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clinica Integrada)
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in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-699459
ABSTRACT
The most recent Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-COVID-19-caused by coronavirus infection (SARS-CoV-2) has high-virulence transmission and direct human contagiousness by proximity. Thus, the considerable occupational risk in pediatric dentistry is evident, given the nature and form of procedures performed in an outpatient setting. Thus, the aim of this paper was to identify and contextualize technical and scientific information available to date aimed at preventing and minimizing risks for patients, caregivers and professionals. The results indicate that protective measures are being developed considering procedures according to risks and benefits, and five points stand out 1. Regulation of resumption of elective procedures, screening and scheduling patients;2. Restructuring clinical environment and infection control;3. Improvement of personal protective equipment and biosafety recommendations;4. Maximization of the use of non-invasive techniques, use of high-powered dental suction, and absolute isolation of the operative field;and 5. Minimization of the use of air-water syringe, dental spittoon and high-speed handpiece. The measures to be taken require reflection for the restart of a “new clinical practice”, especially aiming at behavioral and structural changes regarding operational biosafety.
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Databases of international organizations
Database:
EMBASE
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Language:
English
Journal:
Biosafety caregiver child clinical practice clinical protocol controlled study coronavirus disease 2019 dental procedure human infection control non invasive procedure protective equipment review risk assessment suction syringe velocity virus virulence water
Document Type:
Article
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