Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
While treating patients, dental hygienists are exposed to aerosols during prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance therapy, and scaling and root planing. Contaminated Aerosols Contaminated aerosols create a potential route of infection for arboviruses, alphaviruses, coronaviruses, and influenza type B.
Off the Cusp
AUGUST 17, 2022
Masks and protective eyewear have become standard, although the need for better and increased use of personal protective equipment (PPE) ramped up during COVID.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 14, 2021
Indian Dental Association suggests avoiding ultrasonic scaler use, however, dentists have begun to cautiously use ultrasonics on some patients because it was affecting patients’ periodontal health. Around 51% of the Indian population have periodontal diseases. Open windows to allow outside air ventilation. Click here. Click here.
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