Table 4.
Prevention of transmission during clinical dental care (multiple selections possible).
| n = 506 | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Control measures performed prior to dental care: | ||
| Placement of disinfectant mats with sodium hypochlorite concentrations of at least 0.5% in the clinic | 355 | 70 |
| Request that patients wash their hands | 324 | 90 |
| Request patients to rub their hands with alcohol gel | 453 | 90 |
| Administer a questionnaire to inquire about the places the patient visited and explore respiratory symptoms | 310 | 61.2 |
| Measurement of temperature | 304 | 60 |
| Request patients rinse hands with chlorhexidine or hydrogen peroxide | 341 | 67.4 |
| Frequent cleaning of surfaces in between consultations | 488 | 96.5 |
| PPE used | ||
| Goggles | 367 | 73 |
| Face shield mask | 476 | 94 |
| Simple two-layer surgical mask | 119 | 24 |
| Heat-sealed three-layer surgical mask | 239 | 47.2 |
| N95 respirator or equivalent | 305 | 60.3 |
| PPE overalls | 223 | 44 |
| Surgical cap | 437 | 86.4 |
| Gloves | 498 | 98.4 |
| Disposable surgical boots | 164 | 32.4 |
| Substances used to disinfect surfaces before care interventions | ||
| Lysol | 275 | 54.3 |
| Chlorine | 291 | 58 |
| Alcohol | 120 | 23.7 |
| Liquid detergent | 88 | 17.4 |
| Disinfectant wipes | 238 | 47 |
PPE, personal protective equipment.