Clinical protocols in dental practice: Post-COVID-19

Hegde, Mithra N; Qaiser, Shazeena; Hegde, Nidhi

doi:10.4103/jcd.jcd_287_20

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“…highlighted the need of complete structural change to prevent cross-infections among patients and dentists. [ 12 ] Hands of health-care workers act as the vectors for the dissemination of nosocomial pathogens, so the risk of contamination with probable pathogen is a persuasive consideration.…”

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Acquisition of potential reservoirs of nosocomial infection on gadgets and clothing in the dental hospital setting: An epidemiological study

Sharma,

Mehta,

Bhardwaj

et al. 2023

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

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Introduction: During dental procedures, dental professionals as well as patients are exposed to pathogens and toxic substances, which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact. Their clothing is visibly soiled during the procedures. Their hands can serve as vectors for the transmission of pathogens. Use of mobiles, laptop, and other gadgets tend to increase the chances of microbial colonization on these surfaces. The objective of the study is to screen for the presence of microorganism the most common items pertaining to our daily personal utility which are being used in the hospital settings, to access the microbial load and their potential hazards. Materials and Methods: In this study, 80 samples were collected from different personal utility items such as white coats, mobiles, hand towels, and laptops. These samples were evaluated for the presence of any microbial colonization on them. Results: All the sampled surfaces showed the presence of microorganisms and all showed polymicrobial growth. Conclusion: These identified surfaces should be cleaned and decontaminated on regular basis to prevent the transmission of pathogens in the dental hospital environment.

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Acquisition of potential reservoirs of nosocomial infection on gadgets and clothing in the dental hospital setting: An epidemiological study

Sharma,

Mehta,

Bhardwaj

et al. 2023

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

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“…As well as the use of personal protective equipment was established for the dental team, the prior application of the COVID-19 screening questionnaire for both groups of participants allowed us to track whether anyone had any of the most common symptoms of the disease. In addition, temperature measurement was a precaution taken to prevent any individual from entering the dental school with fever 21 . This protocol has also been implemented by other institutions of higher education.…”

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Teledentistry and COVID-19 molecular surveillance strategy for a safe clinical environment in Paediatric Dentistry

Santos,

Bonecker,

Sá

et al. 2023

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The aim of this manuscript is to describe a hybrid care model to paediatric patients on a virtual basis for dental treatment before conducting an in-person surveillance by using combined nasal/oral swabbing (NOS). This longitudinal study used a convenience sample of paediatric patients and members of the dental team from an undergraduate paediatric dentistry clinic at the University of São Paulo School of Dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Firstly, parents were contacted and teledentistry was used for screening children who need dental treatment. Appointments were scheduled once a week for two months, in which a pre-COVID-19 screening was performed. Dental team and children’s parents completed a questionnaire addressing COVID-19-related symptoms. Members of the dental team and children were tested for COVID-19 before entering the dental clinic, by NOS and RT-PCR screening. Ninety-three individuals were enrolled and all of them completed the electronic questionnaire on symptoms and had NOS collected weekly, totalising 241 pairs of swabs. No participant reported COVID-19 symptoms before entering the clinic for treatment. Only one child tested positive in the third week of sampling. The hybrid care model associated with molecular testing for asymptomatics provided a safe clinical environment regarding the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

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“…Saliva is an excellent bodily fluid specimen for health evaluation because it can be obtained non-invasively and contains a diverse array of water, electrolytes, cytokines, antibodies, and metabolites [11][12][13][14][15]. Saliva is a valuable biomarker for monitoring different diseases, and its collection is simple and inexpensive [16][17][18].…”

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A Novel Salivary Sensor with Integrated Au Electrodes and Conductivity Meters for Screening of Diabetes

et al. 2023

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The rise in diabetes cases is a growing concern due to the aging of populations. This not only places a strain on healthcare systems but also creates serious public health problems. Traditional blood tests are currently used to check blood sugar levels, but they are invasive and can discourage patients from regularly monitoring their levels. We recently developed nano-sensing probes that integrate Au microelectrodes and conductivity meters, requiring only 50 μL of saliva for measurement. The usage of the co-planar design of coating-free Au electrodes makes the measurement more stable, precise, and easier. This study found a positive correlation between the participant’s fasting blood sugar levels and salivary conductivity. We observed a diabetes prevalence of 11.6% among 395 adults under 65 years in this study, using the glycated hemoglobin > 6.5% definition. This study found significantly higher salivary conductivity in the diabetes group, and also a clear trend of increasing diabetes as conductivity levels rose. The prediction model, using salivary conductivity, age, and body mass index, performed well in diagnosing diabetes, with a ROC curve area of 0.75. The study participants were further divided into low and high groups based on salivary conductivity using the Youden index with a cutoff value of 5.987 ms/cm. Individuals with higher salivary conductivity had a 3.82 times greater risk of diabetes than those with lower levels, as determined by the odds ratio calculation. In conclusion, this portable sensing device for salivary conductivity has the potential to be a screening tool for detecting diabetes.

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Clinical protocols in dental practice: Post-COVID-19

Cited by 7 publications

References 6 publications

Acquisition of potential reservoirs of nosocomial infection on gadgets and clothing in the dental hospital setting: An epidemiological study

Acquisition of potential reservoirs of nosocomial infection on gadgets and clothing in the dental hospital setting: An epidemiological study

Teledentistry and COVID-19 molecular surveillance strategy for a safe clinical environment in Paediatric Dentistry

A Novel Salivary Sensor with Integrated Au Electrodes and Conductivity Meters for Screening of Diabetes

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