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Dental Laser in The Covid-19 Era

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  • Natalia Elson

    (NYU College of Dentistry, USA)

  • Irene Brandes

    (NYU College of Dentistry, USA)

  • Steven Resnick

    (NYU College of Dentistry, USA)

Abstract

Despite the many historical events during the year 2020, this period of time will forever be remembered as the year of COVID-19. Since its onset in November 2019, The Sars-CoV-2 has made an enormous impact across all aspects of society across the entire world. Globally as of July 5th, 2021, there have been 184000000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, which tragically include 3980000 deaths. Sars-CoV-2 is spread through the respiratory system with the primary modes of transmission being aerosol, respiratory droplets, and direct contact. It is of great importance to understand that one of the primary modes of transmission, the aerosol (bioaerosol) mode is a mode that is omnipresent in most dental settings. To prevent dissemination of disease in American dental offices, the CDC and the ADA have developed strict protocols for dental care providers to follow. Protocols include case selection, protective equipment (PPE), Covid testing, procedure risk stratification, and reduction of aerosols. Laser-assisted dentistry has been identified as a potential key modality in the reduction of bio aerosols.

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  • Natalia Elson & Irene Brandes & Steven Resnick, 2021. "Dental Laser in The Covid-19 Era," European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, European Open Science, vol. 2(5), pages 4-6, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejdent:v:2:y:2021:i:5:id:13086
    DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2021.2.5.86
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