2020
DOI: 10.1007/s11282-020-00460-z
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Dental radiographic procedures during COVID-19 outbreak and normalization period: recommendations on infection control

Abstract: Dental professionals have always been meticulous about infection control due to high risk of cross-contamination during dental procedures. Nevertheless, there is an urgent need to review and revise our current practice of infection control and develop more strict protocols that will prevent nosocomial spread of infection during COVID-19 outbreak and future pandemics. The risk of contamination is high during dental radiography if proper disinfection techniques are not applied. This document provides advice and … Show more

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“…However, most dental radiology set-up is air conditioned with closed ventilation (no windows). Hence, inadvertently puts the HCWs in dental radiology units along with patients at risk [ 10 ]. The reflex of cough or sneeze produces aerosols which will stay suspended in air of enclosed offices/clinics for a longer duration [ 14 ].…”
Section: Dental Radiology and Covid-19mentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…However, most dental radiology set-up is air conditioned with closed ventilation (no windows). Hence, inadvertently puts the HCWs in dental radiology units along with patients at risk [ 10 ]. The reflex of cough or sneeze produces aerosols which will stay suspended in air of enclosed offices/clinics for a longer duration [ 14 ].…”
Section: Dental Radiology and Covid-19mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For maintaining hand hygiene, automatic or foot-controlled hand sanitizer dispenser should be stationed at key places. To reinforce the norms of distancing, etiquette to be displayed while speaking and coughing and hand hygiene, placards with easy description of the measures should be placed at multiple, strategic places [ 10 ]. Enclosed boxes of disposable masks and gloves should be kept in the waiting area and at the entrance of operatory room.…”
Section: Dental Radiology and Covid-19mentioning
confidence: 99%
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