Table 1.
The Personal Protective Equipment for COVID-19 urgent Dental Care Setting.
(Source: National Health Service COVID-19 guidance and standard operating procedure Delay phase. Updated on May 18, 2020.).
| Waiting Room/Reception No Clinical Treatment |
Dental Surgery Non-AGP Treatment |
Dental Surgery Treatment involving AGPs |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Hand Hygiene | YES | YES | YES |
| Disposable Gloves | NO | YES | YES |
| Disposable Plastic Apron | NO | YES | NO |
| Disposable Gown a | NO | NO | YES |
| Fluid Resistant Surgical Mask | YES | YES | NO |
| Filtering Face piece Respirator (FFP3)b | NO | NO | YES |
| Eye Protectionc | NO | YES | YES |
a
Fluid-resistant gowns (or long-sleeved waterproof apron) must be worn during aerosol generating procedures (AGPs). If non-fluid-resistant gowns are used, a disposable plastic apron should be worn underneath.
b
If wearing an FFP3 that is not fluid resistant, a full-face shield/visor must be worn.
c
Eye protection ideally should be disposable. If polycarbonate safety glasses/goggles or equivalent are used, they should be disinfected in line with manufacturers' guidance.