Common Dental Procedures Present Low Risk for Aerosol Spread of COVID-19
Many common dental procedures have very low risk for increasing the aerosol spread of COVID-19, according to the University of Bristol, while some.
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What in the World Do We Do Now About Masks?
Dental practice changed forever last year, distinguishing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) from non-AGPs, while adding air quality controls to concerns about our day-to-day operations..
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Many AGPs Appear Unlikely to Generate Infectious Aerosol
Emerging evidence indicates that many currently defined aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) are unlikely to play any significant role in generating aerosols that pose a.
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Model Yields Best Practices for Decreasing Aerosol Spread
A collaborative effort between researchers at the University of Minnesota and clinicians has had an immediate impact on patient care and safety amid.
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NHS Updates Standard Operating Procedure for Dentists in England
The National Health Service (NHS) has updated the standard operating procedure, “Transition to Recovery,” for dentists. Among the updates, staff who present symptoms.
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Face Shields Protect Dental Heroes As They Protect Our Smiles
While it may be harder to see each other’s smiles all the time these days, dental care is still viewed as necessary during.
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Suction Significantly Reduces Aerosol Risks in Open Clinic Settings
Suction substantially decreases contamination in open clinic settings, according to Newcastle University, which has been studying how to mitigate the risks of dental.
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Collaboration Launches Online Fallow Time Calculator
Dental practices that need to figure out how long they should wait between treating patients can use the online Fallow Time Calculator. The.
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Fallow Periods Recommended Only for Highest-Risk Procedures
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) and College of General Dentistry (CGDent) say they welcome the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme.
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England’s Chief Dentist Releases Guidance for Fallow Time Following AGPs
England’s Chief Dental Officer Sara Hurley has released guidelines for how much fallow time dentists should give their operatories after performing aerosol-generating procedures.
