So what should be our precautions?
What are the known mistakes and what needs to be done correctly?
The Covid-19 Virus, which has been affecting our country and the whole world for a long time, has hit us Dentists deeply. We could not serve our patients for exactly three months.
So, how will our dental treatments be from now on?
In fact, dentists learn all the information about infectious diseases in the first years of university and learn how to behave during treatment. We receive training.
Cross infection and its control is one of the most important issues in dentistry. Our healthcare professionals are highly susceptible to infections with body fluids such as blood, saliva, and various contaminated materials such as air, water, and surfaces.
We identify and treat all patients as potential infection carriers.
1 mg of oral secretions contains approximately 200-500 million microorganisms.
There are more than 300 microorganisms, consisting of pathogens and non-pathogens, in the oral flora of a normal adult. species are in balance in the mouth.
The microorganisms in question in the mouth; They are Streptococci, Staphylococci, Lactobacilli, Viruses, Fungi-Yeasts and cause various infections.
Herpes simplex virus HIV (Human Immunodeficiency), which is transmitted through saliva and hands and causes primary infection in the mouth. Virus); HBV (Hepatitis B Virus); EBV (Epstein Barr Virus); CMV (Cito Megalo Virus); These are some of the most common viral infections.
We, dentists, must protect both ourselves and our valued patients not only against the Corona-Virus but also against all these pathogens.
In the practices to be performed in dentistry during this period, every patient should be considered as a carrier of Covid-19 and precautions should be taken accordingly for dental treatment during the Corona epidemic.
So what is Corona?
Coronaviruses (CoV) range from the common cold to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). It is a large family of viruses that cause a variety of diseases, ranging from more serious diseases.
It is highly contagious It is a simple virus. It can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing or direct contact with the mucosa of the mouth, nose and eyes.
What precautions should be taken?
The mentioned 2 meter social distance; Since intraoral procedures are performed, it is not possible to protect the patient between the dentist and the dentist. Therefore, extra protective measures should be taken.
Some of the precautions that should be taken in the clinic are as follows:
* Only people who will receive treatment can enter the clinic. It should be taken alone.
* Before treatment, the consent form required by the Ministry of Health must be filled out to prove that the patient is healthy.
* Patients with suspected Covid-19 should be directed to the nearest health institution.
* In the emergency treatment of people diagnosed with Covid-19, a cooperative effort should be made with the physician they are treated with.
* Dentist assistants should be given training on sterilization procedures.
* The in-clinic waiting room should not be used whenever possible. .
* Environmental cleaning and disinfection should be ensured after each procedure.
* Disposable tools should be used.
* Tea and coffee should not be served in the clinic.
* Treatment rooms, waiting rooms and patient reception areas should be sterilized with room disinfection systems.
* In clinics working with more than one physician, each patient should be cared for in separate rooms.
The moment when we need to be most careful is when using motorized tools while treating the patient. During this time, a scattering called aeoresol occurs, which remains suspended in the air for a certain period of time. The air in the room should be cleaned.
So, what should our patients coming for treatment pay attention to:
* You should not remove your mask until you start the treatment.
* Phone, tablet or computer should not be used in the clinic.
* Hand hygiene should be ensured when entering and leaving the clinic.
* If you have a foreign history or a connection, you will be suspended for 15 days. You should not have it unless the treatment is urgent.
* Go to your appointment on time or postpone it 24 hours before.
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