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. |