COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil.

IF 1.7 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control Pub Date : 2025-06-16 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3205/dgkh000557

Renan Lemos Silva, Monica Moreno Carvalho, Luciana Estevam Simonato

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to public health, necessitating strict biosafety measures to mitigate virus transmission. In the dental field, professionals faced heightened risks due to direct contact with aerosols and bodily fluids during clinical procedures. This study aimed to analyze the control measures adopted in 2020 by dental surgeons in the municipality of Fernandópolis, located in northwestern São Paulo State, Brazil, focusing on the adequacy of biosafety practices in Basic Health Units (UBS).

Results: The study found high adherence to the use of personal protective equipment, such as N95 masks, face shields, and disposable medical gowns, alongside rigorous hand-hygiene practices. However, initial difficulties in accessing supplies and raising patient awareness about preventive measures were reported.

Conclusion: Although dental surgeons implemented effective measures to minimize contamination risks, continuous training and awareness strategies remain essential to enhance protection in dental settings.

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巴西西北部圣保罗市牙医实施的COVID-19控制措施。

2019冠状病毒病大流行给公共卫生带来了前所未有的挑战，需要采取严格的生物安全措施来减少病毒传播。在牙科领域，由于在临床过程中直接接触气溶胶和体液，专业人员面临着更高的风险。本研究旨在分析巴西圣保罗州西北部Fernandópolis市牙科外科医生在2020年采取的控制措施，重点关注基本卫生单位（UBS）生物安全实践的充分性。结果：研究发现，人们高度坚持使用个人防护装备，如N95口罩、面罩和一次性医疗服，同时严格遵守手部卫生习惯。然而，据报告，最初在获得供应品和提高病人对预防措施的认识方面存在困难。结论：尽管牙科医生采取了有效的措施来降低污染风险，但持续的培训和意识策略仍然是加强牙科环境保护的必要条件。

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