Use of newer protective and disinfection strategies: A simple tool guide for the dentists during the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

Aim: This paper aims to provide a simple tool guide for dental practitioners about understanding the utility and effectiveness of the new protective measures for prevention and disinfection in dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The preventive and disinfection guidelines of different statuaries bodies were collected online and the new protective measures and equipment for safer dental practice were listed down. Results: Based on this list the technical details of these measures are presented for easy understanding of the dentist. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic may be here to stay. It is important to understand this equipment to keep safe the dental health care provides, their assistant, and patients.