scholarly journals Are Dental Students Aware of and Knowledgeable about COVID-19? A Questionnaire-based Investigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 623-630
Author(s):  
Francesco Bennardo ◽  
Caterina Buffone ◽  
Leonzio Fortunato ◽  
Amerigo Giudice
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Magna Graecia ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Risk Of Exposure ◽  
Essential Knowledge

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major global concern. Objective:This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of dental students toward COVID-19 in a context of a health emergency. Methods:A questionnaire-based survey was drawn up in an online form, to investigate knowledge and awareness level about COVID-19 among dental students at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy. The questionnaire contained socio-demographic questions and 12 questions about definition, contagiousness, symptoms, incubation, source of infection, routes of transmission, treatment and infection control practices related to COVID-19. Results:72 dental students responded to the questionnaire-based survey. The participants had 87.6% of the essential knowledge about COVID-19 and 56.9% of the participants had also already heard about similar respiratory diseases. However, only 50% of the responders perceived a greater risk of contagion for dentists than other health professionals. Conclusion: Italian dental students had a good level of awareness of COVID-19. The most positive attitude of participants was toward the period of incubation, route of transmission and treatment. The COVID-19 outbreak reminded us the importance of knowledge on cross-infection control. It is essential to further sensitize future dentists to not underestimate the risk of exposure to the virus in dentistry.

The application of restorative material packed in blisters in cross infection control in restorative dentistry

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicja Porenczuk ◽  
Bartłomiej Górski ◽  
Wioletta Bielas ◽  
Dariusz Gozdowski ◽  
Agnieszka Mielczarek
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Restorative Material ◽  
Restorative Dentistry ◽  
Restorative Treatment ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Restorative Materials ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Almost All

Introduction. Dental procedures bear risk of pathogens transmission leading to cross--infection. Means of protection aim at preventing direct contact with patient’s infected tissues. Less attention is paid to indirect threats, such as the restorative material’s infection during treatment. Restorative materials portioned and packed in disposable blisters may effectively eliminate the risk of material’s contamination. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of polish dental students on infection of dental restorative materials during treatment. Material and methods. A survey was conducted among students of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Medical University of Warsaw, who were given disposable packages of the restorative material for cavity reconstruction during practical classes. Results. All students gained theoretical knowledge on cross-infection control. Less than half declared need for more classes in this field. Almost all of them (96%) admitted that pathogens transmission may occur during restorative treatment where one spatula is used for both picking the material from the syringe and placing it in the cavity. Only 68% of them actually use separate instruments during restorative treatment. All of them think that packing of the material in separate blisters may increase safety during treatment through minimizing risk of the material contamination. Conclusions. Polish dental students need more classes concerning cross-infection control in restorative dentistry. Restorative materials packed in disposable blisters may increase patients safety during restorative treatment.

scholarly journals The Diagnosis and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease in Dental Clinic – A Review Article

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (F) ◽  
pp. 171-175
Author(s):  
Bassel Tarakji ◽  
Mohammad Zakaria Nassani ◽  
Faisal Mehsen Alali ◽  
Nasser Raqe Alqhtani ◽  
Abdullah Bin Nabhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Test ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Specific Protocol ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Chain Reaction Test

AIM: This review aims to highlight the route of transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, prevention, and protection requirements for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in dental clinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This review is built on specific protocol, two independent reviewers, each focused on articles related to COVID-19 and infection control in dental clinics, while the third independent reviewer resolved any conflicting article of interest. RESULTS: Respiratory droplets are the main routes of transmission of COVID-19. The main symptoms are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction test on respiratory tract specimens is the most commonly used technique to detect COVID19. Combined nose and throat swabs and rectal swab are recommended to avoid false results. Personal protective equipment and evaluation are essential for every patient before starting any dental treatment, and following the instructions for infection control to avoid the spread of COVID19. In dental office, suspected patient with COVID-19 or presence of symptoms such as losing sense of smell and taste, in these cases dental treatment, must be postponed for 14 days. Evaluation of patient body temperature, screening, and answering questions related to contact COVID19 are crucial to make the decision to start or delay dental treatment to avoid COVID-19. CONCLUSION: Strict infection control procedures should be recommended. Patients recovered recently from COVID-19 may have treatment deferred for 28 days from onset of symptoms to avoid cross-infection. Anti-restrictive valves dental handpieces should be used to avoid cross-infection of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Practice of Cross-infection Control for Dental Impression in Commercial Dental Laboratory

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-61
Author(s):  
Dilesh Pradhan ◽  
Lajana Shrestha ◽  
Junu Lohani ◽  
Jivesh Munankarmi
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Airborne Infection ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
Dental Impression ◽  
Laboratory Procedures ◽  
Risk Of Exposure ◽  
Laboratory Waste ◽  
Dental Professionals

Introduction: Dental professionals are at the risk of exposure to wide varieties of microorganisms from blood and saliva of patients to airborne infection from microbial-laden aerosols and spatter created during laboratory procedures. Dental laboratories are usually disregarded when planning effective infection and exposure control measures. Contaminated impression may act as a vehicle for transmission of infectious agents. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the practice of dental technicians towards infection control and to evaluate practice of the same for dental impressions in commercial dental laboratories. Methods: Self-administered standard questionnaire was distributed to 35 dental laboratories and 31 participated in the study. The answers were collected by the investigators themselves. The data obtained were computed and analysed to find the results. Results: Among all dental laboratories, 21 (67.75%) ensure dental impression is disinfected in clinic. 18 (58.06%) wear gloves when receiving clinical items and 27 (87.10%) transfer the items in separate sealed plastic bag. Of all, 25 (80.64%) of the dental laboratories have separate receiving area for dental impression and 23 (74.19%) of the dental technicians continue to wear protective barriers (gloves, mask and apron) during work. In total, 29 (93.55%) of the dental laboratories confirmed, none of their technicians has ever attended any course or training in cross-infection control. Conclusion: The practice of cross-infection control for dental impression in commercial dental laboratories is acceptable. There should be proper guidelines from the regulating body on the protocol of infection control and laboratory waste disposal.

Evaluation of the effects of Covid-19 in a dentist’s daily routine - A Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 591-601
Author(s):  
Akansha Kishen ◽  
Anjali A K ◽  
Brundha M P ◽  
Muralidharan N P
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Significant Extent ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Daily Routines ◽  
Routine Basis ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Spss Software

Covid 19 is considered to be a pandemic virus infection. SARS-Cov-2 causes it. It is a viral infection that is transmitted through aerosol and droplet contamination, cross-infection, etc. Dentists are at a higher risk due to this corona. It has affected daily routines of dentist's life as they are unavailable to run the clinic and attend to patients. Different search engines like PubMed, and Google Scholar was used. The questionnaire consisting of twenty questions was prepared by using online survey google forms and circulated among the participants. SPSS software was used to evaluate the results and data collection. Statistical analysis was done by chi-square test. Later, results were being tabulated. This survey that is taken among dental students, dentists, and random public, it is seen that the majority of them are well aware of this recent pandemic attack. (COVID-19). It is concluded that dentists are affected to a significant extent due to coronavirus as their daily routine is affected severely. This study aims to identify the effect on dentist life on a routine basis due to the pandemic COVID - 19.

The public image of cross-infection control

BDJ ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 166 (9) ◽  
pp. 318-318
Author(s):  
J Bowden ◽  
C Scully ◽  
S Porter
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Public Image ◽  
The Public

IMPORTANCE OF TOOTH-BRUSH DISINFECTION IN SARS Cov-2.

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Akash Bhatt ◽  
Neel Gupta ◽  
Lavisha Garg
Keyword(s):  
Viral Load ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Potential Source

As public distribution of vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is underway, prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) relies on minimizing spread. Toothbrushes are a potent source of infection as it harbours the microorganisms and increases the viral load as well. It also increases the chances of cross infection among family members. Therefore disinfecting toothbrushes after every use may be a viable option to decrease the total viral load as well as to limit the chances of cross - infection. This communication aims to focus on the fact that toothbrushes may be another potential source of infection in this pandemic, thereby this needs to be disinfected after every use and once person is recovered, it should be replaced with a new one.

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