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Table 4 Prevention Measures adopted by the participating dentists in the dental clinic to prevent the transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

From: Determinants of knowledge and prevention measures towards COVID-19 pandemic among Lebanese dentists: a cross sectional survey

 

N (%)

a. Prevention measures adopted in the dental clinic

Use high-speed evacuation (saliva evacuator) for dental procedures producing an droplets or aerosols

210 (65%)

Avoid operations that can produce droplets or aerosols

186 (57.6%)

Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water

309 (95.7%)

Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces in contact with known or suspected patients

292 (90.4%)

Use personal protective equipment (such as dental goggles, masks, and gloves) only with patients with known or suspected COVID-19 infection

301 (93.2%)

Avoid moving and transporting patients out of their area unless necessary

177 (54.8%)

All health staff members wear protective clothing

274 (84.8%)

Place patients with known or suspected patients COVID-19 infection in adequately ventilated single rooms

99 (30.7%)

b. Measures adopted with patients in the dental clinic

Ask patients to sit far from each other

249 (77.1%)

Ask patients to wear masks while in the waiting room

314 (97.2%)

Ask patients to wash hands before getting in the dental chair

285 (88.2%)

Take patient’s temperature when they arrive at the clinic

294 (91%)

Screen patients for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection

229 (70.9%)

Ask patients about recent travel

203 (62.8%)

Ask patients about recent contact with a person with known or suspected COVID-19 infection

138 (42.7%)

Use a rubber dam

122 (37.8%)