COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to public health, necessitating strict biosafety measures to mitigate virus transmission. In the dental field, professionals faced heightened risks due to direct contact with aerosols and bodily fluids during clinical procedures. Thi...
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| author | Lemos Silva, Renan Moreno Carvalho, Monica Estevam Simonato, Luciana |
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| description | Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to public health, necessitating strict biosafety measures to mitigate virus transmission. In the dental field, professionals faced heightened risks due to direct contact with aerosols and bodily fluids during clinical procedures. This study aimed to analyze the control measures adopted in 2020 by dental surgeons in the municipality of Fernandópolis, located in northwestern São Paulo State, Brazil, focusing on the adequacy of biosafety practices in Basic Health Units (UBS).
Results: The study found high adherence to the use of personal protective equipment, such as N95 masks, face shields, and disposable medical gowns, alongside rigorous hand-hygiene practices. However, initial difficulties in accessing supplies and raising patient awareness about preventive measures were reported.
Conclusion: Although dental surgeons implemented effective measures to minimize contamination risks, continuous training and awareness strategies remain essential to enhance protection in dental settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f4927930b29a47da85fcc37cdca2ee1d2025-07-16T11:50:01ZdeuGerman Medical Science GMS Publishing HouseGMS Hygiene and Infection Control2196-52262025-06-0120Doc2810.3205/dgkh000557COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, BrazilLemos Silva, Renan0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5837-410XMoreno Carvalho, Monica1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2579-2951Estevam Simonato, Luciana2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6413-5479Department of Oral Biology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, BrazilDepartment of Stomatology, Araçutuba School of Dentistry, State University of São Paulo, Araçatuba, BrazilDentistry School, Brazil University, Fernandópolis, BrazilIntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to public health, necessitating strict biosafety measures to mitigate virus transmission. In the dental field, professionals faced heightened risks due to direct contact with aerosols and bodily fluids during clinical procedures. This study aimed to analyze the control measures adopted in 2020 by dental surgeons in the municipality of Fernandópolis, located in northwestern São Paulo State, Brazil, focusing on the adequacy of biosafety practices in Basic Health Units (UBS). Results: The study found high adherence to the use of personal protective equipment, such as N95 masks, face shields, and disposable medical gowns, alongside rigorous hand-hygiene practices. However, initial difficulties in accessing supplies and raising patient awareness about preventive measures were reported. Conclusion: Although dental surgeons implemented effective measures to minimize contamination risks, continuous training and awareness strategies remain essential to enhance protection in dental settings.https://journals.publisso.de/en/journals/hic/volume20/dgkh000557covid-19dentistrypersonal protective equipmenthand hygiene |
| spellingShingle | Lemos Silva, Renan Moreno Carvalho, Monica Estevam Simonato, Luciana COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil GMS Hygiene and Infection Control covid-19 dentistry personal protective equipment hand hygiene |
| title | COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil |
| title_full | COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil |
| title_fullStr | COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil |
| title_full_unstemmed | COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil |
| title_short | COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil |
| title_sort | covid 19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of sao paulo brazil |
| topic | covid-19 dentistry personal protective equipment hand hygiene |
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