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  • Dentistry
  • Infection Control
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Healthcare settings require robust infection control to prevent disease transmission.
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission via droplets and aerosols from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals is a concern.
  • Aerosol-generating procedures in dentistry pose a risk for pathogen spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform dental practitioners about infection control strategies.
  • To address the risks associated with aerosol-generating dental procedures.
  • To mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission in dental settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current infection control literature.
  • Discussion of aerosol-generating dental procedures.
  • Identification of mitigation strategies for dental settings.

Main Results:

  • Infection control is crucial in preventing disease spread.
  • Dental procedures can generate aerosols, increasing transmission risk.
  • Various methods can reduce infection spread during dental procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Dental practitioners need to be aware of infection control methods.
  • Implementing specific strategies can mitigate risks from aerosol-generating procedures.
  • Protecting patients and staff from SARS-CoV-2 in dental settings is paramount.