2021
DOI: 10.3233/wor-205101
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Relationship between work-related ocular events, facial injuries and associated factors amongst dental professionals during COVID-19

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In dental settings, COVID-19 can be transmitted directly from patients to dentists through small droplets, saliva splashes, blood, and other body fluids liberated as a result of dental procedures. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of ocular and facial injuries in dental professionals and to investigate factors in dental practice contributing to ocular injuries. METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study was performed in public and private sector universities. The study had 301 participants i… Show more

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“…31 Nevertheless, their spread can be limited by using various alcohol and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) based disinfectants. 32,33 PPE provides a major part of protection to the health care workers and in control of the disease. Similarly, most of the dentists around 88.1% (881) in the present study were aware of its importance, following the recommended guideline by WHO and other dental regulatory bodies.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…31 Nevertheless, their spread can be limited by using various alcohol and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) based disinfectants. 32,33 PPE provides a major part of protection to the health care workers and in control of the disease. Similarly, most of the dentists around 88.1% (881) in the present study were aware of its importance, following the recommended guideline by WHO and other dental regulatory bodies.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%