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. 2020 Apr 9;6(2):e18798. doi: 10.2196/18798

Table 3.

Dentists’ awareness of measures for the prevention of coronavirus disease transmission in dental clinics (N=368).

Measures for prevention Dentists, n (%)
Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water 354 (96.2)
Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces in contact with known or suspected patients 347 (94.3)
Personal protective equipment such as dental goggles, masks, and gloves 342 (92.9)
Put facemask on known or suspected patients 325 (88.3)
Avoid moving and transporting patients out of their area unless necessary 310 (84.2)
All health staff members wear protective clothing 304 (82.6)
Place known or suspected patients in adequately ventilated single rooms 284 (77.2)