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Risks of Aerosol Contamination in Dental Procedures during the Second Wave of COVID-19—Experience and Proposals of Innovative IPC in Dental Practice

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  • Maria Giovanna Gandolfi

    (Laboratory of Green Biomaterials and Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

  • Fausto Zamparini

    (Laboratory of Green Biomaterials and Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

  • Andrea Spinelli

    (Endodontic Clinical Section, School of Dentistry, DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40125 Bologna, Italy)

  • Vittorio Sambri

    (Unit of Microbiology, DIMES, University of Bologna, 40125 Bologna, Italy
    Unit of Microbiology, The Greater Romagna Hub Laboratory, 47822 Pievesestina, Italy)

  • Carlo Prati

    (Endodontic Clinical Section, School of Dentistry, DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40125 Bologna, Italy)

Abstract

Dental-care workers operate very close to the patient’s mouth and are at high risk of contamination by SARS-CoV-2. Droplets may be contaminated by patient’s saliva and exhaled breath particles. All asymptomatic patients should be considered as Coronavirus positive. All dental procedures must be revised after positive identification of SARS-Cov-2. Novel recommendations as the use of novel suction cannula designed for fast spray/saliva aspiration, use of Tyvek suits and innovative sprayhoods designed for dental-care worker protections are proposed to prevent virus transmission. New tailored operative and clinical procedures are being currently developed by university dental clinics and hospitals in attempt to reduce risk for dental workers and patients.

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  • Maria Giovanna Gandolfi & Fausto Zamparini & Andrea Spinelli & Vittorio Sambri & Carlo Prati, 2020. "Risks of Aerosol Contamination in Dental Procedures during the Second Wave of COVID-19—Experience and Proposals of Innovative IPC in Dental Practice," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(23), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:23:p:8954-:d:454704
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    1. Julia Winter & Roland Frankenberger & Frank Günther & Matthias Johannes Roggendorf, 2021. "Dental Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a German Dental Hospital," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-16, June.
    2. Rogério Bertevello & Ida Regina Tomaz Carvalho da Silva Capela & Marcelo Salmazo Castro & Ana Virgínia Santana Sampaio Castilho & Ana Carolina da Silva Pinto & Gabriela de Figueiredo Meira & Silvia He, 2022. "Assessment of Psychosocial Factors in Brazilian Dentists Facing Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Public and Private Sectors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(17), pages 1-9, August.
    3. Muhammad Adeel Ahmed & Rizwan Jouhar, 2021. "Dissemination of Aerosol and Splatter in Clinical Environment during Cavity Preparation: An In Vitro Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(7), pages 1-9, April.
    4. Giovanni Boccia & Federica Di Spirito & Francesco D’Ambrosio & Francesco De Caro & Domenico Pecora & Riccardo Giorgio & Luigi Fortino & Walter Longanella & Gianluigi Franci & Biagio Santella & Massimo, 2023. "Microbial Air Contamination in a Dental Setting Environment and Ultrasonic Scaling in Periodontally Healthy Subjects: An Observational Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-12, February.

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