Dental practices in India and abroad are facing effects of Covid 19 crisis of severe magnitude. Let, us tell you the new ways to navigate this uncertain cause.
We are facing most challenging time of our generation have ever faced. We have to reset and restart our professional journey again. You have to prepare yourself and prevent contamination. You have to follow protocols and save humanity.
Dr. Sandesh Mayekar advised to avoid physical consultation and prefer Teleconsultation.
Dr. O. P. Kharbanda said that doctors should redesign the clinic to make it clutter free for maximum ventilation.
Dr. Manish Verma asked to make prescriptions digital and avoid cash transaction.
Dr. Keerthilata M Pal said that the contact less infrared thermometer and pulse Oximeter is very essential in clinic
Dr. Ajit Shetti advised proper sanitation on arrival of the patient. Give a mask, head cap, shoe cover and gloves to patients.
Dr. Rajiv Verma said not to forget to clean any flat surface to make it virus free.
Dr. Suvarna Nene advised to have at least two of the aerosol adjuncts like fogger, HEPA air purifier, UVGI or negative ion generator.
Dr. Anish Naware said to used 1% NaOCl to disinfect instruments after procedures. 0.1% NaOCl can be used to disinfect surfaces, flooring. 0.01 % NaOCl for pipe tubes.
Dr. Udatta Kher said that patient must given 1% Hydrogen Peroxide or 0.2% Povidone Iodine to rinse.
Dr. Krishna Nayak asked to avod IOPAs. Resort to OPG or CBCT.
Dr. Vijailashmi Acharya suggested to categorize treatment in 3 levels for more safety.
Dr. Kumarswamy said that at Level 1, Wear scrub, head cap, eye protection, face shield, mask and PPE upto 60-75 gsm. For level 2, you should for level 1 and PPE of 80-100 gsm. For Level 3, all precautions of level 2 must be observed then single use disposable gown is need.
Dr. Gopi Krishna said that 6 air changes in hours have to be maintained using HEPA medical grade air filters or pedestal fan, exhaust fan.
Dr. Sangeeta Talwar said that operatory must be vacated while disinfecting with HEPA.
Dr. Harsh Vyas Asked to clean dental by using 1% NaOCl, mop the area 3 feet around dental chair.
Dr. Gurkeerat Singh suggested that doctors should work for longer hour with less patients.
Dr. Vivek Hegde asked all dentists to follow to precautions and wished them good.
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