COVID-19 Risk Management in Dental Offices: A Review Article

Seyedeh Sara  Aghili; Aida  Pourzal; Seyed Ali Mosaddad; Samira  Amookhteh

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.10927

Authors

Seyedeh Sara Aghili Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Aida Pourzal Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Seyed Ali Mosaddad Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Samira Amookhteh Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.10927

Keywords:

COVID-19, Decontamination, Dental Offices, Disinfection, SARS-CoV-2

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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