Table 2.
Detailed description of dental procedures.
| Time | Talking | Droplet | Skin Contact | Oral Exposure | HCWs (Number) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral and maxillofacial department | Pre-consultation examination | Dental impression | <15 min | O | O | O | O | Oral hygienist (1) |
| Intraoral photo | <5 min | O | O | O | O | Oral hygienist (1) | ||
| Extraoral photo | <5 min | O | X | X | X | Oral hygienist (1) | ||
| Dental X-ray | <5 min | O | X | O | X | Oral hygienist (1) | ||
| Wax bite | <5 min | O | O | O | O | Nurse (1) | ||
| Face bow | <5 min | O | O | O | O | Dentist (1) | ||
| Consultation | <60 min | O | O | O | X | Oral hygienist (2) Dentist (1) | ||
| Dental procedure summary | <10 min | O | O | X | X | Oral hygienists (3) | ||
| Orthodontic department | Orthodontic treatment | Dental bonding | <30 min | O | O | O | O | Oral hygienist (4) Dentist (2) |
| Wire change | <15 min | O | O | O | O | Oral hygienist (4) Dentist (2) |
Abbreviations: HCWs, healthcare workers.