Infection control in dental health care during and after the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak

Catherine M. C. Volgenant; Ilona F. Persoon; Rolf A. G. de Ruijter; J. J. (Hans) de Soet

doi:10.1111/odi.13408

Infection control in dental health care during and after the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak

Catherine M. C. Volgenant, Ilona F. Persoon, Rolf A. G. de Ruijter, J. J. (Hans) de Soet^*

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Abstract

COVID-19 is an emerging infectious disease caused by the widespread transmission of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Some of those infected become seriously ill. Others do not show any symptoms, but can still contribute to transmission of the virus. SARS-CoV-2 is excreted in the oral cavity and can be spread via aerosols. Aerosol generating procedures in dental health care can increase the risk of transmission of the virus. Due to the risk of infection of both dental healthcare workers and patients, additional infection control measures for all patients are strongly recommended when providing dental health care. Consideration should be given to which infection control measures are necessary when providing care in both the current situation and in the future.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	674-683
Number of pages	10
Journal	Oral diseases
Volume	27
Issue number	S3
Early online date	25-May-2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/odi.13408
Publication status	Published - Apr-2021

Keywords

dentistry
infection control
infectious disease transmission
Public Health Dentistry
SARS-CoV-2
INFLUENZA-VIRUS
FAMILY CLUSTER
RUBBER DAM
EFFICACY
COVID-19
AEROSOL
MICROORGANISMS
TRANSMISSION
REDUCTION
DISEASE

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Infection control in dental health care during and after the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak

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