If you need to schedule your next dental appointment but are concerned due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic a new study may help you ease your mind. According to a recent study SARS-CoV-2 infection risk at the dentist’s office is low and that current infection control practices are adequately robust to protect personnel and patients alike.
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New Survey finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists is Less than One Percent
Early on in Covid times, there was significant concern that dental offices could be a major source of infection for both patients and dentists. But don’t worry, your dentist probably won’t catch COVID-19. That’s what the American Dental Association is telling the public.
Is there a Link Between Oral Hygiene and COVID-19?
A new study titled “Could there be a link between oral hygiene and the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections?” was published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal. This new study speculates that there may be a connection between SARS- CoV-2 infection and “bacterial load.”
Can mouthwash inactivate COVID-19?
Good news coming from UConn Health where research has proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can inactivate viruses like the coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds.
The Dangers of E-Cigarettes on Oral health
It’s no secret that smoking and oral health do not mix, and fortunately cigarette smoking has been on a steady decline for decades. That being said, Electronic Cigarettes have seemingly taken the place of traditional smoking and have become the new norm.
