The use of pre-procedural rinses has been investigated to reduce the number of viral
particles and bacteria in aerosols, potentially decreasing the risk of cross-infection from …

This study aimed to systematically review the literature about the virucidal efficacy of CHX in
comparison to other substances used in the oral cavity. Electronic searches were performed …

Antimicrobial mouthwash improves supragingival biofilm control when used in conjunction
with mechanical removal as part of an oral hygiene routine. Mouthwash is intended to …

BACKGROUND: As all the dental staff, including nurses and practitioners, are exposed to
various routes of contamination due to the novel COVID-19 virus, which is still unknown to …

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a novel coronavirus, known as
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It originated from the …

Background Previous studies have demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 is mainly transmitted by
inhalation of aerosols and can remain viable in the air for hours. Viruses can spread in …

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 caused by a new human coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2,
is continually causing worldwide human infections and deaths. The main protease (3CLpro) …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has become a major
public health problem. Dental procedures that generate aerosols are considered to impose …

The oral mucosa is one of the first sites to be affected by the SARS-CoV-2. For this reason,
healthcare providers performing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in the oral cavity are …

The saliva of COVID-19-confirmed patients presents a high viral load of the virus. Aerosols
generated during medical and dental procedures can transport the virus and are a possible …