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Research Reveals Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Dental Hygienists

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of dental hygienists have had COVID-19 based on data collected in October 2020, which suggests dentists and dental hygienists can safely provide dental care during the pandemic. . The majority of respondents wore eye protection, masks, protective coverings, and gloves during dental procedures.

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Importance of Preprocedural Mouthrinse During the Global Pandemic

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To protect themselves and their patients, dental hygienists need to be equipped with a strong knowledge of disease transmission and preventive measures, such as the use of preprocedural mouthrinses. The production of aerosols in a dental office is inevitable. Photo Credit: Jae Young Ju / iStock / Getty Images Plus.