| Hand hygiene | • Alcohol-based hand rubs for the decontamination of hands, e.g. after removing gloves. Two WHO recommended formulations (based on 80% ethanol or 75% 2-propanol) |
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Personal protective measures - Standard protection |
• Disposable cap • Disposable surgical mask • Disposable white coat • Protective goggles or face shield • Disposable latex or nitrile gloves |
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Personal protective measures - Secondary protection (Advanced protection) * |
• Disposable doctor cap • Disposable surgical mask • Protective goggles or face shield • Working clothes (white coat) with disposable isolation clothing or surgical clothes outside • Disposable latex gloves |
| Facilities | • Anti-retraction dental handpiece with anti-retractive valves or other anti-reflux characteristics are recommended • Consent and charting are done electronically with touchscreen devices to facilitate decontamination • Monitors, laptop computers, and dental devices surfaces are covered with plastic wrap to decrease the risk of contamination and to facilitate cleaning |
| Disinfection of the clinic settings | • Surface disinfection with 0.1% sodiumhypochlorite or 62-71% ethanol • Public areas andappliances should also be frequently cleaned and disinfected,including door handles, chairs, and desks |
| Management of medical waste | • The medical andcommon waste generated by dental therapies in patients with suspected or confirmed 2019-nCoV infection are regarded asinfectious medical waste. |
| Segregation of staff | • Staff is separated to reduce cross- infection between healthcare facilities • Staff meetings are suspended |