Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response The following dental-specific recommendations should be used with CDC’s Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for patients with COVID-19.
This information supplements, but does not replace, the general infection prevention and control (IPC) recommendations for COVID-19.
The practice of dentistry involves the use of rotary dental and surgical instruments (e.g., handpieces or ultrasonic scalers) and air-water syringes.
These instruments create a visible spray that contains large particle droplets of water, saliva, blood, microorganisms, and other debris.
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