Evaluation of Aerosol and Water Contamination and Control of Cross Infection in Dental Clinics

Prasanth, T; Mandlik, VB; Kumar, Santhosh; Jha, AK; Kosala, Manab

doi:10.1016/s0377-1237(10)80090-5

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“…Two plates were used on either side of the chair where the patient was seated [9]. The trays were adjusted so that the base of the support board was at 50° angle to get maximum aerosol during scaling procedure.…”

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Aerosols How Dangerous They Are in Clinical Practice

Sawhney

Venugopal

Babu

et al. 2015

JCDR

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Background and Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to determine the microbial atmospheric contamination during initial periodontal treatment using a modern piezoelectric scaler and to evaluate the efficacy of two commercially available mouth rinses (0.2% Chlorhexidine mouth rinse and Listerine) in reducing bacterial contamination when used as a pre-procedural rinse, with and without high volume evacuation (Aerosol reduction device).

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“…Incresed use of ultrasonic scalers and turbine hand pieces is responsible for decreased air quality in the dental office due to increased aerosol contamination [8]. Reducing the aerosol production, microbial load in the water tubing, container will reduce the chances of cross-contamination in the dental surgery [9].…”

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confidence: 99%

Aerosols How Dangerous They Are in Clinical Practice

Sawhney

Venugopal

Babu

et al. 2015

JCDR

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“…15 Dental ünitlerin su borularının dezenfeksiyonunda; hidrojen peroksit, 16 perasetik asit, 17 ozon, 18 sodyum hipoklorit, 15 superokside edilmiĢ su 19 gibi solüsyonlar kullanılmaktadır.…”

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Proteti̇k Di̇ş Tedavi̇si̇nde Dezenfeksi̇yon Ve Steri̇li̇zasyon

ÖZCAN¹,

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2016

Atatürk Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Dergisi

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“…[38] When these are sent for disposals to the landfills, they have a risk of percolating into the underground water. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid usage of chlorinated plastic bags in the incinerator.…”

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Cross-contamination in dentistry: A comprehensive overview

Abichandani¹,

Nadiger²

2013

Chron Young Sci

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Introduction: Cross-contamination and cross-infection can occur by direct contact with micro-organisms, indirect contact with contaminated objects, droplet transmission, and inhalation of airborne pathogens. In dentistry, operatory surfaces can routinely become contaminated with patient saliva, blood, and other fluids during treatment. Aims and Objectives: This review is aimed to identify cross-contamination and spread of infection by various means and the appropriate preventive measures to be implemented. This review will also highlight the various aspects that are neglected in various dental schools/dental practice or any dental set up that potentiate cross-contamination ultimately affecting the dentist, dental team and the patients. Materials and Methods: A review of the dental literature concerning cross-contamination was performed. Material appearing in the literature before 1996 was reviewed as exhaustively as possible and materials after 1996 were reviewed electronically. In Medline, key words like cross-contamination, sterilization, asepsis, infection, infection control, prevention were used in various combinations to obtain a potential reference for review. A total of 2245 English Language titles were found, many were repeated due to recurring searches. The headings were shortlisted and reviewed for detailed examination. Results: A comprehensive review to evaluate the methods of preventing cross-contamination in dentistry involving various aspects and challenges encountered in a dental set up was constructed which was missing in the references of the review. Conclusions: Awareness and the necessary precautions play a pivotal role in preventing the occurrence of cross-contamination. It is the responsibility of the entire dental team to work in unison to prevent the menace of cross-contamination and spread of infection.

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Evaluation of Aerosol and Water Contamination and Control of Cross Infection in Dental Clinics

Abstract: The present study concluded that the new set protocol followed is significantly effective in reducing the microbial load in the water tubing, container and aerosol production. It is an effective measure for reducing the chances of cross infection in the dental surgery.

Cited by 13 publications

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Aerosols How Dangerous They Are in Clinical Practice

Aerosols How Dangerous They Are in Clinical Practice

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Cross-contamination in dentistry: A comprehensive overview

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