Thread by @WHO

#OralHealth-care providers work in close contact with their patients and are exposed to saliva, blood and other body fluids; procedures must be in place to protect staff and patients from infection with #COVID19.

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#OralHealth centres 🏥 should put in place procedures for screening, triaging and reception of people seeking dental care during the #COVID19 pandemic.

This video explains step-by-step the measures & WHO recommendations 👇

For patients visiting health-care centres, they should

😷 #WearAMask when not receiving treatment
🤲 Clean hands with soap & water or alcohol-based hand rub on arrival.
↔️ Keep physical distance when not receiving treatment.

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During dental treatment, #OralHealth-care personnel should

✅practice hand hygiene
✅wear full PPE during treatment.
✅change it between each patient.
✅clean & disinfect eye protection & face shields between each patient.

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There should be adequate ventilation in all patient-care areas in #OralHealth centres. Natural ventilation is best.

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Cleaning & disinfection of surfaces in #OralHealth services are essential for infection prevention and control, especially during the #COVID19 pandemic.

This video explains step-by-step the measures & WHO recommendations 👇