Personal protective equipment during COVID-19: A natural history of dental and dental hygiene regulatory guidance in Canada

CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The different approaches could have been justified on the basis of prevalence of COVID-19 and availability of personal protective equipment; however, there was a risk of creating confusion about IPCG best practices. The findings of this review will support decision makers when planning future development and dissemination of regulations for all oral health care practitioners.PMID:38008525 | DOI:10.1016/j.adaj.2023.09.017

Source: Journal of the American Dental Association - November 26, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mehak Khanna Paul Allison Julie Farmer Carlos Qui ñonez Michael Glogauer Walter L Siqueira Leigha D Rock Mary McNally Sreenath Madathil Source Type: research