Internal Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2165-8048
ISSN: 2165-8048
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Research Article
Fine Aerosols and Perceived Risk of COVID-19 among Dental Practitioners: A Cross Sectional Survey
Author(s): Jayashri Prabakar
Introduction: The coronavirus disease is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and declared to be transmitted from human-to-human. This transmission takes place through multiple means like the aerosols, fomites and droplets. In dentistry, dental ultrasonic devices and high-speed hand pieces, mainly when used with water, commonly produce the fine aerosols. These aerosol particles can remain suspended in air then land on adjacent surfaces within the dental office, which includes the personal protection equipment. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to make a survey on Dental practitioners concerning the perceived risks of aerosol contamination in COVID-19 times and their attitude toward modifications of treatment protocols to reduce this risk.
Objective: The objective of the present study was to make a .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2165-8048.22.12.361