Biosafety and use of EPI in dentistry in Covid-19 times

Authors

  • Mirilaini Lino Brancini Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista
  • Paula Renata de Souza Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista
  • Mayara Terenzi Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista
  • Taylane Soffener Berlanga de Araújo Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista
  • Andréa Candido dos Reis Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2357-8041.clrd.2021.180834

Keywords:

Covid-19, Personal protective equipment, Dentistry

Abstract

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has challenged health professions and systems worldwide, the role of dental professionals in preventing the transmission of Covid-19 is extremely important, since they are exposed to aerosols in the oral cavity of patients that contain various microorganisms pathogenic. This current moment has brought changes in Dentistry, causing a significant change in the way of care, the routine and the use of PPE in an appropriate and safe way within a dental office. This article seeks to guide the professional on biosafety in dentistry and the importance of the correct use of PPE in the prevention of autoinfection or dissemination of Covid-19 in times of pandemic. The PubMed, LILACS, SciELO and Bireme databases served as a search for the terms changes by corona virus, dentistry and biosafety. The selection criteria were a form of transmission of the new Corona virus and ways of preventing the spread of the virus within the dental office, published between 2004 and June 2020. Dental professionals play an important role in preventing the transmission of Covid-19 by the correct use of PPE, use of antimicrobial agents in the oral cavity and proper management in screening patients.

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Author Biographies

  • Mirilaini Lino Brancini, Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista

    Faculdade de Odontologia, Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista (Unorp), São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brasil

  • Paula Renata de Souza, Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista

    Faculdade de Odontologia, Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista (Unorp), São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brasil

  • Mayara Terenzi, Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista

    Faculdade de Odontologia, Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista (Unorp), São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brasil

  • Taylane Soffener Berlanga de Araújo, Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista

    Faculdade de Odontologia, Centro Universitário do Norte Paulista (Unorp), São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brasil

  • Andréa Candido dos Reis, Universidade de São Paulo

    Departamento de Materiais e Próteses Odontológicas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, Brasil

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2021-08-18

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