![]() It is true, some diseases get transmitted through asymptomatic hosts, and emergency treatments are necessary. Some diseases have clear and defined infection windows, and sometimes just showing symptoms should be enough to cancel a dental appointment. Therefore you should wash your hands, keep changing your facemask, use gloves and be on the lookout for the following threats. ![]() According to the CDC, respiratory droplets are the main source of infection and they have a high level of contagion both by direct inhalation and by contamination of surfaces. Another is the incredible case of a child with measles that infected 7 people at a doctor’s office, 2 of them in other rooms! įor COVID-19 we can make an educated guess on its characteristics based on the data already available and similarities to SARS. One case that comes to mind is one where a dentist with TB infected 5 patients during normal procedures. Every time that we clean with an ultrasound or prepare a tooth with a handpiece, we are generating aerosols and splatter that can reach our equipment, ourselves and even get into the A/C systems. We’ve seen it with HIV, SARS, and TB, several diseases have found their way into the dental practice. Dental professionals are more exposed than most to this type of infections, thus is our duty as health professionals to protect our patients, staff and community. Once again we see a new virus jump to the frontline of the news.
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