2017
DOI: 10.20396/bjos.v15i4.8650030
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Microbial contamination of a University dental clinic in Brazil

Abstract: Pathogens of the oral cavity of a patient can be transferred to the dental office surfaces by direct contact, aerosol instruments and blood or saliva. The objective of this study was to investigate the microbiological contamination presents in the stands, chairs and spittoons in the University Nilton Lins dental clinics, in Manaus, Amazonas. Samples were collected with sterile swabs and seeded in different microbiological culture media for the isolation of microorganisms collected from each room. Then, assays … Show more

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“…With the current finding, it is an established fact that microbial contamination of surfaces and air of dental units exist and this necessitates the need for health professionals and students of dentistry to come up with more effective ways to curb cross-infection [9]. Inappropriate and/or ineffective environmental disinfection is a contributory factor in the rise in microbial load in the healthcare setting.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
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“…With the current finding, it is an established fact that microbial contamination of surfaces and air of dental units exist and this necessitates the need for health professionals and students of dentistry to come up with more effective ways to curb cross-infection [9]. Inappropriate and/or ineffective environmental disinfection is a contributory factor in the rise in microbial load in the healthcare setting.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…Infected patients are the main source airborne pathogens inside the hospital [7]. When an infected person transmits pathogenic microorganisms to a susceptible individual through the air, airborne transmission is said to occur [8,9]. The production of aerosol droplets by sneezing or coughing makes a pathogen airborne by their subsequent loss of water, thereby allowing them to float in the air which spread over considerable distances and for a while thus contaminating surfaces they come in contact with [10,11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This study's sample also contained other microorganisms, including Streptococcus viridans and Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Escherichia coli. Indeed, Bacillus subtilis is the microorganism used to measure autoclaving efficiency [29]. Streptococcal virulence is the cause of subacute bacterial endocarditis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These spore-forming bacteria are suitable for addition to eco-sustainable detergents, as the spores can stay viable in the concentrated cleansers and can produce the vegetative bacteria when diluted in water and seeded on surfaces. [ 14 ]…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%