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. 2023 Jan 7;23:8. doi: 10.1186/s12903-022-02705-1

Table 3.

Reported infection control measures

Infection control effort Percent (%)
High-powered Suction Modification (i.e., Isolite or Dryshield) 26.2
Extraoral high-power suction 31.1
Installed physical barriers (between units) 40.1
Installed physical barriers (between patients and doctors) 7.5
UV light systems 19.5
Air purifiers or other filter systems 67.4
Negative pressure room 7.1
Exposure risk questionnaire 72.3
Pre-visit screening (1–2 days prior) 53.2
Temperature check (patient) 70.8
Temperature check (self/staff) 63.7
Pre-treatment rinse 39.0
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces 99.6
Social distancing (treatment area) 77.2
Patients waiting outside the practice 50.2
Parent/guardian allowed in treatment area 69.3
Disinfect all equipment in operatory 98.9
Provide facemasks (staff) 99.6
Provide facemasks (patients) 70.8