مقاله تخصصی
Corona virus and questions related to dentistry
3 months ago
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Dr. Amir Abbas Mashari
تهرانEndodontist, root treatment specialist
Corona infection control
### Can we wash or reuse the face mask?
Disposable masks should not be washed for reuse for corona virus patients.
What should I do if I don't wear a face mask, gloves, or anything else?
If you do not have sufficient resources to comply with regulations, you will need to reschedule patient appointments when PPE is placed in your office.
### Should my practice provide face masks while patients are waiting for treatment?
People who show symptoms of covid-19 should use face masks to prevent others from contracting this disease.
Dentists are advised to make appointments only for asymptomatic patients, and the CDC recommends face masks for those who are unwell.
In small or crowded waiting rooms where patients are less than six feet apart, office staff can allow patients to wait in their cars and receive phone calls or texts when it's time for treatment.
### What policies and measures should be implemented to minimize the possibility of exposure to coronavirus patients?
- Employers encourage employees who report symptoms of acute respiratory illness to stay at home for at least 24 hours and not return to work without using reliever or symptom-modifying medications.
- If an employee appears ill after arriving at work, they should be separated from other employees and sent home immediately.
- Employees cover coughs or sneezes with tissues and usually disinfect touched objects and surfaces using a clean or regular household spray.
Employees wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.. If soap and water are not readily available, an alcohol hand sanitizer with at least 60-70% alcohol can be used.
### Which of the disinfectants that are effective against the corona virus, can I use in my dentistry?
The Environmental Protection Agency has recently published a list of disinfectants effective against the corona virus.
You must use a disinfectant that meets the state board's infection control regulations.
Patient screening
### What is the method of screening patients?
Before the patient enters the office, questions are asked about the patient's condition.
- any person who shows or reports symptoms of acute respiratory disease such as cough, fever and shortness of breath.
- Recent travel to any location that has a level 3 travel health declaration for COVID-19... If the patient reports that it has been at least two weeks since returning from one of the specified areas and has had no symptoms, the dental office can schedule an appointment.... Screening for travel is not necessary when public health officials declare the illness to be community-wide.. - Close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Dentists may also schedule a follow-up clinic visit for patients who experience acute respiratory illness.
In the end, we emphasize that if your teeth do not require emergency treatment, avoid visiting the clinic, but if you need emergency treatment, be sure to contact the clinic... https://dental.washington.edu/important-notice-to-patients/
