COVID-19: Prosthodontic Challenges and Opportunities in Dental Practice

Rokaya, Dinesh

doi:10.1177/2320206820953966

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“…Months after reopening the dental offices, studies showed that the probability of COVID-19 contamination within dental clinics was very low [ 15 ]. On the other hand, dental patients were underserved both because they were forced to interrupt their treatments during the lockdown and to access only dental emergency treatments for acute issues and they had to postpone their dental treatment [ 16 , 17 , 18 ]. Moreover, some of them were afraid to attend the dental check-ups because of their fear for COVID-19 contamination [ 16 ]; therefore, they cancelled the regular dental visits, thus increasing the risk for developing new oral health issues or relapse.…”

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Oral Habits during the Lockdown from the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in the Romanian Population

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Background and Objectives: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic led to changes in population daily patterns. In order to adapt oral health promotion measures for future similar conditions, the main objective of the study was to assess changes in dental hygiene and eating and smoking habits during the government lockdown in Romania. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted immediately after the end of the lockdown and consisted of 800 adult subjects. Data collection was done via an online survey. Participants were divided into two groups: non-medical/dental practitioners (N-M/D group) and medical/dental practitioners (M/D group). Results: An increased use of dental floss from 27% (pre-lockdown) to 30.5% (during lockdown) was identified in the M/D group, while the manual toothbrush usage increased to 64.8% (during lockdown) from 61.7% (pre-lockdown) in the N-MD/group. No significant differences regarding toothbrushing frequency were observed in either group. A change in the number of daily snacks was identified in both groups (3–4 snacks per day: from 11% to 20.2% in the N-M/D group, from 13.1% to 22.2% in the M/D group). The consumption of sweets as a preferred snack was also noticed. A decrease of tobacco consumers was assessed in the lockdown period (from 66.6% to 60.4% in the M/D group, from 68.5% to 61.9% in the N-/M/D group). Conclusions: Oral habits were changed during the pandemic lockdown through the increase in the frequency of the consumption of snacks and sweets and the decrease in frequency of smokers. Only minor changes were observed in oral hygiene.

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“…Removing items from dental clinics (magazines, newspapers, and other objects) to reduce viral contamination (Rokaya, 2020). Applying teledentistry to triage patients by phone and knowing dental health problems for early screening of patient cases can also be done to reduce contact and reduce queues (Wang et al, 2020).…”

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“…The following is the procedure for donning / wearing PPE according to Cheong ( 2020 Second screening before treatment (Rokaya, 2020):…”

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Infection Control and Prevention Strategies in Dental Practices during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Dewi¹,

Sinatrya²

2021

IJRP

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The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by Coronavirus is causing severe acute respiratory infections. The profession of dental health service workers must know the proper infection prevention and control. The profession of dental health care workers in low-middleincome countries is at odds with developed countries in facing the challenges of a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and infrastructure constraints. This study aims to determine infection prevention and control strategies in dental health service practices during the Covid-19 pandemic in lower middle countries. The method used in this paper is a systematic literature review method and is analyzed according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, carried out by reviewing journals traced from international databases published between 2019 and 2021.Researchers conducted a search for data sources from the Pubmed and Mendeley databases. Search for articles in 2019-2021. There are 20 journals that fall into the criteria. The results showed that during the Covid-19 pandemic, infection prevention and control measures were needed in dental service practices in middle-and lower-income countries. Dental treatment procedures should be carried out with cross infection prevention and control in accordance with procedures and guidelines such as; patient screening, pre-treatment, treatment, post-treatment, and prevention in the dental health service practice room

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“…The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) occurs mainly via respiratory droplets [ 3 , 4 ]. During dental treatment procedures, many droplets and aerosols are generated, and the standard protective measures are not effective enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in dental clinics and hospitals [ 3 , 5 , 6 ].…”

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Quantitative Fit Test of a 3D Printed Frame Fitted Over a Surgical Mask: An Alternative Option to N95 Respirator

Kongkiatkamon

Wongkornchaowalit

Kiatthanakorn

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International Journal of Dentistry

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Background. COVID-19 has spread worldwide and caused severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) led to numerous dead cases. However, with the new COVID-19 outbreaks, there is a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) especially N95 masks worldwide including Thailand. This issue had placed the health professional in great need of an alternative mask. Aim. This study aimed to measure the fit factor of 3D printed frames by quantitative fit testing (QNFT) to find an alternative facemask by using a mask fitter together with 2 different kinds of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) level 1 surgical mask. Materials and Methods. Two commonly used surgical masks (Sultan Com-Fit Super Sensitive Ear Loop Mask or “White Mask Group,” not water-resistant, and Sultan Blue Com-Fit Super High Filtration Ear Loop Mask or “Blue Mask Group,” water-resistant) with and without 3D printed frame covering. The fit performance was measured by a quantitative fit test (QNFT) device (PortaCount, model 8048, TSI Incorporated, Minnesota, USA) accepted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The PortaCount device, which is based on a miniature continuous flow condensation nucleus counter (CNC), assesses the respiratory fit by comparing the concentration of ambient dust particles outside the surgical mask to the concentration that has leaked into the surgical mask. The ratio of these two concentrations (Cout/Cin) is called the fit factor. A fit factor of a 3D printed frame of at least 100 is required and considered as a pass level. Results. We found that the mask fitter improves the overall performance of surgical masks significantly. The improved performance is comparable to that of N95. Conclusion. The mask fitter improves the performance of surgical masks. The authors suggested that further study on frame material, shape, and expanded sample size would be beneficial to society.

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COVID-19: Prosthodontic Challenges and Opportunities in Dental Practice

Cited by 10 publications

References 11 publications

Oral Habits during the Lockdown from the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in the Romanian Population

Oral Habits during the Lockdown from the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in the Romanian Population

Infection Control and Prevention Strategies in Dental Practices during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Quantitative Fit Test of a 3D Printed Frame Fitted Over a Surgical Mask: An Alternative Option to N95 Respirator

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