Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Saini compared general dental procedures with dental hygiene procedures and found that the dental hygiene treatment produced higher microbial aerosol concentrations. Photo Credit: AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus.
Dentistry Today
OCTOBER 12, 2023
For the oral health workforce in particular, the chance of COVID-19 infection was considered high due to potential contact with respiratory aerosols and spatter during dental procedures. The lack of childcare was among the main reasons dental assistants and hygienists chose to leave their jobs.
Off the Cusp
MARCH 2, 2022
Subsequently, dental personnel should take every possible precaution to avoid cross-contamination and implement controls that account for both the origin and destination of infection. Hand hygiene and PPE. A well-organized dental instrument processing area is crucial in preventing cross-contamination.
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