Analysis of awareness of infection control in dental practice during the COVID-19 outbreak among dental practitioners in Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 653-658
Author(s):  
Roshan A ◽  
Jeevitha M ◽  
Sridevi G
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Professionals

Given the existence of a standardized tool and infection control recommendations for COVID-19, many dental professionals lack the minimum infection control requirements. As the disease outbreak continues to evolve and health centres respond to unique situations in their communities, the Department of Health recognizes that dental settings may also be necessary to provide non-emergency dental care. The dental environment will balance the need to include the resources available whilst reducing the harm to patients and dental health staff. The aim of the study is to assess the awareness of infection control in dental practice in the COVID-19 outbreak among dental practitioners. A Self-administered questionnaire was designed based on awareness of infection control for a dental practice in the COVID-19 outbreak. The questionnaire was distributed through an online google form link. The study population included dental professionals in Tamil Nadu. The data was collected and statistically analysed. 81% use PPE (personal protective equipment) during the procedure, 82.7% of patients are made to rinse their mouth with an antimicrobial mouth rinse before the dental procedure. Based on the findings, awareness level and infection control in dental practice can be improved.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dental practice in Iran: a questionnaire-based report

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanie Ahmadi ◽  
Alireza Ebrahimi ◽  
Farhad Ghorbani
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Emergency Procedures ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The highly contagious nature of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2), besides the fact that dental procedures commonly generate blood and saliva droplets that could lead to the contagion have resulted in the closure of many dental clinics. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on dental practice by conducting an online questionnaire among the Iranian dental practitioners and finding their perspectives on the subject. Methods This report is based on a questionnaire that was conducted among Iranian dentists. The survey included questions that evaluate the dentists’ perceptions and attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on their personal life, financial status, and the quality of dental services for patients. Results Overall, 240 dentists contributed to this study (214 general dentists and 26 specialists). The majority of the participants (n = 170, 70%) did not perform non-emergency procedures during the pandemic. The dental practitioners have suggested several strategies to decrease the risk of contagion, such as reducing treatment sessions (n = 90, 37%), strict triage of patients (n = 156, 64%), and using personal protective equipment (n = 108, 45%). However, most of the dentists (n = 210, 87%) had problems, providing personal protective equipment during the pandemic. Moreover, 97% (n = 234) of the participants reported that they encountered a decrease in their financial income since the eruption of the pandemic. Conclusion Dental health care workers are at the highest risk of contracting COVID-19. Thus, dental practitioners ought to execute the standard protocols more cautiously during the pandemic. They could also lower their work hours and limit dental procedures to emergency treatments to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Besides, the public organizations should provide proper equipment for the dental practitioners to decrease the risk of contagion.

Infection Control In Prosthodontics

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Neeraj Rampal ◽  
Pankaj Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Clinical Protocols ◽  
Infectious Disease Transmission ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Guidelines And Recommendations

ABSTRACT Infection control is an important concept in the present day practice of dentistry. Dentistry is predominantly a field of surgery, involving exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials and therefore, requires a high standard of Infection Control and Safety Many countries in the world have strong guidelines and recommendations for dental safety. In a country like India, the concept is new and needs to be advocated on the highest priority Infection control is important in dental practice to control patient-to-patient infectious disease transmission, and occupational exposure of dental health care personnel (DHCP) to infectious, chemical and other hazards present/encountered during the practice of dentistry. To avoid disease transmission it is important to understand the mechanism of transmission of infection, the pathogens involved and the Safety measures that can be undertaken. The prosthodontists are at an added risk of transmission because of the infection spreading through the contaminated lab equipments while working in the lab. The lab protocols should also be strictly followed along with the clinical protocols.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Outbreak and Dental Health Care Provision in Nigeria – A National Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Olukunle ALADELUSI ◽  
Foluso Ayobami ATIBA ◽  
Shakeerah Olaide GBADEBO ◽  
Yewande Isabella ADEYEMO ◽  
Adeola Adenike OLUSANYA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Dental Service ◽  
Surface Cleaning ◽  
Common Features ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Preventive Methods ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Abstract Background: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world is unprecedented, posing greater threats to vulnerable healthcare systems, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of dental healthcare providers in Nigeria about the disease and evaluate their responses to the preventive measures necessitated by the disease.Methods: This was an online self-administered questionnaire-based study conducted among Dentists practicing in Nigeria. A message containing the link to the survey was sent widely via social medial platforms and electronic mails to dentists practicing in Nigeria. The data collection was done between the 2nd of June and 3rd of July, 2020.Results: A total of 314 responses was recorded. Fever was the most commonly specified generalized symptom (97.5%), while the use of masks (100%), hand hygiene (99.7%), social distancing (97.7%) and surface cleaning (99.4%) were the most commonly employed general preventive methods. The main identified risk of transmission in the clinic was aerosol generating procedures (98.7%).Conclusion: The general knowledge of dental personnel in our study population appears to be adequate on the common features of COVID-19 but less adequate regarding the less common features. The COVID-19 pandemic has also modified some aspects of dental service delivery but more needs to be done in this regard.Preventive measures against the transmission of COVID-19 in dental practice settings include proper utilization of teledentistry, clinical triage, preprocedural 1% hydrogen peroxide oral rinses, and the use of appropriate PPEs which should always be encouraged.

scholarly journals Safe dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-120
Author(s):  
Joo Ming Cheong
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Technical Report ◽  
Dental Professionals

 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused widespread public health concerns and many disruptions in our daily life. Dental professionals may encounter patients with COVID-19 infections in their practice. This technical report provides suggestions andrecommendations for implementing infection control in the dental office during COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Infection Control in Impression Making among the Dental Health Care Professionals

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 244-248
Author(s):  
Suraksha Shrestha ◽  
Smriti Narayan Thakur ◽  
Najma Dulal
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: Infection control is an imperative issue in the dental practice. Almost all of the dental procedures involve dealing with the saliva, blood and oral fluids which may have sufficient pathogens and cause cross infection through contaminated instruments, materials and surfaces. Therefore the dental health care workers must be aware of the possible contamination and should follow the measures to prevent it. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of dental health care professionals regarding infection control and modes of infection control employed by them during one of the dental procedure i.e. impression making. Methods: A self-assessment questionnaire based survey was carried out among dental health care professionals to assess the knowledge and practice of infection control in dental clinics. Survey instruments containing 14 questions were randomly distributed to 113 dental health care professionals regarding knowledge of infection control methods and infection control practice during impression making in dental clinics and hospitals. Data was collected and analyzed. Results: Though most of the health care professionals (88.6 %) think an impression taken from patient mouth will have enough pathogens to cause cross infection, our study showed that only 52.3 % of them disinfect all the impression and washing impression under running water was the method used for disinfection by the majority (78.9 %). Conclusions: The knowledge about infection control during impression making is better among the dental health care professionals. But there is a need to improve the practice to minimize cross infection in dental set up and reduce the associated morbidity and mortality rates for both dental practitioners themselves and patients. Keywords: dental impression; infection control; disinfection; knowledge; dental healthcare professional

scholarly journals Pivoting Dental Practice Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Systematic Review

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 644
Author(s):  
Syed Sarosh Mahdi ◽  
Zohaib Ahmed ◽  
Raheel Allana ◽  
Alessandro Peretti ◽  
Francesco Amenta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Practice Management ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Dental Professionals

Background and Objectives: The aims of this systematic review were to identify additional infection control measures implemented in dental practice globally to prevent cross-infection and evaluate the psychological impacts of the pandemic among dental professionals. Materials and Methods: A sequential systematic literature search was conducted from December 2019 to 30 April 2020 through PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science databases. The search yielded the following results: “COVID-19” (n = 12,137), “Novel corona virus” (n = 63), “COVID-19 and dentistry” (n = 46), “COVID-19 and oral health” (n = 41), “Novel Corona virus and Dentistry” (n = 0), “dental health and Novel Coronavirus” (n = 26), and “dental practice and Novel Coronavirus” (n = 6). Results: After a careful review and eliminating articles based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final review included 13 articles. Management of infection control is discussed extensively in the literature and remains the main theme of many Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) articles on dentistry. Telephone triage using a questionnaire, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) for clinical and nonclinical staff, a preprocedural mouth rinse, and aerosol management have been discussed and implemented in few countries. Three studies recommended that elective treatments for patients with a temperature of >100.4 F or 38 °C should be postponed or performed in an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) or negative-pressure room. Limiting the number of patients in the waiting area, the removal of shared objects, proper ventilation, and physical distancing were highly recommended. Psychological distress among dental professionals in relation to existing medical conditions and self-efficacy has been discussed. Conclusions: Although the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the dental profession worldwide, our review highlights many practice management approaches to adopt the new norm. More research highlighting evidence-based safety practices and multisectoral collaboration is required to help dental professionals make informed decisions and make the profession safe, both for the patient and dental professionals.

scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness of ozone therapy among dental professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
Kaushik Vishnu Rajkumar ◽  
Jeevitha M ◽  
Sangeetha S
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
The Body ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Ozone Therapy ◽  
Triatomic Molecules ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Dental Applications ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Dental Professionals

Ozone is a form of oxygen made up of triatomic molecules, which is considered to be having a great positive effect on the field of medicine and dentistry. Ozone therapy involves mainly the use of ozone gas for the treatment. It is mainly used for the treatment of arthritis, or any viral diseases like HIV or SARS. It is also used as a disinfectant and it also helps in stimulating the immune response of the body and cancer therapy. It will help as sanitary techniques such as irrigation with antiseptic. The study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness of ozone therapy among dental practitioners. An online based questionnaire was distributed to all the participants. The participants were well informed about the online survey and it was answered with full potential. Then the results were collected and were analysed statistically. 60.4% of the study population were aware of the use of ozone therapy in dental applications, and 57.5% of the study population was aware that ozone prevents tooth decay. From the analysed data it was observed that that the majority of the participants were aware about the usage of ozone therapy in dentistry.

scholarly journals COVID-19 outbreak and dental health care provision in Nigeria: a national survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi ◽  
Foluso Ayobami Atiba ◽  
Shakeerah Olaide Gbadebo ◽  
Yewande Isabella Adeyemo ◽  
Adeola Adenike Olusanya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Dental Service ◽  
Surface Cleaning ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Preventive Methods ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Abstract Background The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world is unprecedented, posing greater threats to vulnerable healthcare systems, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of dental healthcare providers in Nigeria about the disease and evaluate their responses to the preventive measures necessitated by COVID-19. Methods This was an online self-administered questionnaire-based study conducted among dentists practicing in Nigeria. A message containing the link to the survey was sent widely via social medial platforms and electronic mails to dentists practicing in Nigeria. The data collection was done between the 2nd of June and 3rd of July 2020. Results A total of 314 responses was recorded. Fever was the most specified generalized symptom (97.5%), while the use of masks (100%), hand hygiene (99.7%), social distancing (97.7%) and surface cleaning (99.4%) were the most commonly employed general preventive methods. The main identified risk of transmission in the clinic was aerosol generating procedures (98.7%). Conclusion The general knowledge of dental personnel in our study population appears to be adequate on the common clinical features of COVID-19 but less adequate regarding the less common features. The COVID-19 pandemic has also modified some aspects of dental service delivery but more needs to be done in this regard. Preventive measures against the transmission of COVID-19 in dental practice settings include proper utilization of teledentistry, clinical triage, preprocedural 1% hydrogen peroxide oral rinses, and the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which should always be encouraged.

scholarly journals The impact of the COVID-19 infection in dentistry

2020 ◽  
Vol 245 (11) ◽  
pp. 940-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier Carmine Passarelli ◽  
Edoardo Rella ◽  
Paolo Francesco Manicone ◽  
Franklin Garcia-Godoy ◽  
Antonio D’Addona
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
Infection Risk ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
The World ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Dental Assistants ◽  
The Impact

The novel Coronavirus pandemic defines a new risk for all dental practitioners, hygienists, and dental assistants. As an increasing number of dentists are now developing this disease, we wanted to provide some measures to manage this risk in the dental practice, by undergoing a review of the current literature. This minireview searches the literature for articles that both defined the infection risk in the dental practice and provided evidence on the efficacy of some procedures on reducing the infection risk. Several articles have already pointed out some necessary measures: fewer patients have to be admitted to the practice, a short triage should be carried out, and the appropriate measures of protection have to be used. On the basis of the literature collected, a short questionnaire and a flowchart is proposed to define the risk that each patient carries, and to appropriately adapt each procedure based on the patient’s risk. The literature is still limited on this subject, but on the basis of what is available, dental practices have to adapt to the situation in order to protect dental health professionals. Impact statement Dentists have always been taught how to protect themselves and their patients from potential blood-borne pathogens, but the Coronavirus pandemic has brought a new unprecedented challenge to the world of dentistry; we therefore reviewed the literature to provide suggestions on how to accordingly change dental practice prevention.

scholarly journals Cross infection control in private dental practice in Karachi, Sindh.

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (08) ◽  
pp. 1354-1358
Author(s):  
Gotam Das ◽  
Imran Samejo ◽  
Shabir Ahmed ◽  
Bushra Jabeen ◽  
Muhammad Ilyas Shaikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Detailed Medical History ◽  
Hand Piece

The Aim of this study was to assess that what measures were taken routinely by private dental practitioners regarding cross infection control. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Private dental practitioners in Karachi. Period: 01-04-2018 to 30-09-2018. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire comprised of 10 questions was prepared regarding measures taken for infection control in private dental practice. The questionnaire was distributed randomly among 130 private dental practitioners by hand to carry out a cross sectional study on cross Infection control among the private dental practitioners in Karachi. The each question had two options (YES OR NO), and the respondents had to select one of the two. Results: The questionnaire was sent to 130 private dental practitioners, out of which 111 dentists responded and returned the questionnaire. The response rate was 85%. Following are the results obtained. 85% of participants asked detailed medical history. Majority of dentists (78%) were immunized against hepatitis B. 95 % of the participants stated that they wore gloves during dental treatment and change on each patient. Mask was worn and changed on each patient by 67% of dentists during treatment. Protective eyeglasses and protective face shield were worn by 20% and 2 % of respondents respectively during dental treatment. Majority of dentists (84%) used autoclave to sterilize the hand piece and 16% dentists used sterilized hand piece on each patient. 100% participants changed instruments such as extraction instruments, saliva ejector, hand piece, impression trays on each patient. Only 3% of participant disinfected the impression before sending to laboratory. Only 17 % participants used special container to disposal off sharp objects. Conclusion: Cross infection control measures need to be improved in private dental practice.

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