Assessment of Role of PPE in Preventing the Spread of Infection Among the Dental Surgeons: A Prospective Study

Overview

Journal J Pharm Bioallied Sci

Specialty Pharmacology

Date 2023 Sep 1

PMID 37654383

Authors

S Srinidhi

Sujithraj Stephen

Karthiga Mohankumar

Thomson M DCruz

Krithika Subbiah

Gireesh K Subbiah

Nagappan Nagappan

Bhuvaneswari Mani

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Abstract

Conclusion: From the beginning of this COVID-19, information provided by the health organization like CDC and WHO regarding the role of PPE had positive impact among the dental care professionals.

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