Medidas de prevención en la atención de pacientes asintomáticos con COVID-19 en clínicas odontológicas.

Abstract

Introduction: The dentist as a health professional is exposed to a large number of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi) by direct contact with the body fluids of an infected patient, instruments that have been contaminated and contact with infectious particles of the patient floating in the air. Currently due to the COVID-19 pandemic it is important to avoid direct or cross contamination by SARS-CoV-2. Objective: to identify the prevention measures implemented in dental clinics that can protect the spread of SARS-CoV-2 between the dentist and the patient. Materials and Methods: In this study, we review 45 articles published between the months of December 2019 and June 2020, from which we collected and analyzed the prevention, protection and biosafety protocols. Results: With this information, a quick guide was developed in order to be implemented in dental clinics. Conclusion: Biosafety in dentistry plays a very important role in daily professional life, but due to the appearance of the new SARS-CoV-2 virus, the biosafety protocols that were practiced before the pandemic had to be reinforced.