Sterilization and infection control practices to prevent transmision of COVID-19 in dental office
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Dental office, Prevention, SARS COV 2Abstract
Aim: The review was to evaluate infection control measures and control of SARS – COV 2 infection in dental office. Objectives: To evaluate the infection control measures before and after the visit of patient, the awareness of dentists regarding SARS - COV 2, the knowledge, attitude and practices of dentists regarding infection control measures and control of SARS – COV 2 in dental office and their ability in identifying the source of infection and measures to curb it. Material and Methods: This review sought to assess the infection control measures in dental practice during covid-19 pandemic with a literature search covering the electronic databases: Cochrane library, PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct and Google scholar. Results: SARS-COV 2 infection occurs mainly through direct contact with micro droplets or core droplets and aerosol. Moreover, infected subjects, both with and without clinical signs of COVID-19, can transmit the virus. Virus enters human body mainly through mouth, nose, and eyes when they are touched by infected hands. Thus, dental practice poses highest risk of transmission of SARS COV2 infection. Conclusion: Review focused on the methods, protocols, and recent reports regarding the SARS CoV2 infection.
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