What can I do to reduce the amount of spatter created during prophylaxis?

Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry are studying whether mouth­rinse can reduce the level of SARS-CoV-2 present in the oral cavity in order to hinder the virus’ ability to spread to…

A study recently published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene found that 3.1% of dental hygienists have had COVID-19, which is similar to the infection rate of dentists, but significantly lower than other healthcare professionals.

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