Table 2: Special recommendations to minimize the risk of disease transmission during dental procedures.

General Limit the number of individuals in the treatment room to the absolute minimum requirement.
Use proper PPE.
Follow the correct sequence of putting and removing PPE.
Wait 15 min after patient dismissal before cleaning and disinfecting the room [55].
Minimize Gag, Cough and Vomit Reflex Proper patient positioning and utilizing effective suction.
Avoid the use of topical spray anesthesia.
Avoid intra oral radiograph and use extra oral radiograph/ CBCT imaging.
Reduction of Droplet/Aerosol Generation Pre-procedure mouth washes like 1% hydrogen peroxide or 0.2% povidone solution [56, 57]. Pediatric patients who are unable to rinse, cotton rolls socked in the mouth wash can be used.
Minimizes the use aerosol-generating instruments like three-way syringe, ultrasonic devices and high-speed handpieces.
Rubber dam when a high-speed handpiece use is necessary.
Use the high-volume suction in addition to the saliva ejector.
Use anti-retraction high-speed handpiece to reduce the backflow of oral microbes into the tubes of the dental units.
Restorative Treatment Chemical caries removal and atraumatic restorative techniques are recommended.
Periodontal Treatment Manual (hand) scaling and brushing are used.
Use resorbable sutures following surgical procedures.
Prosthodontic Treatment Handle dental impressions and prosthesis using the necessary PPE.
Transport Specimen to the dental lab in a leakproof sealed bag .
Dental Waste Should be disposed of according to the requirement of medical wastes.