Shanghai Journal of Stomatology ›› 2020, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (4): 435-439.doi: 10.19439/j.sjos.2020.04.021

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Suggestions for selection and use of masks for dental medical staff during outbreaks of novel coronavirus pneumonia

SONG Jian1,2, LIU Zhi-qing1,3, WANG Qing1, ZHU Zhuo-li1,2, GAO Bo1,2, YANG Zheng1,4   

  1. 1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases. Chengdu 610041;
    2. Department of Equipment, Chengdu 610041;
    3. Department of Infectious Disease, West China Hospital Of Stomatology Sichuan University. Chengdu 610041;
    4. Clinical Quality Control Center on Stomatology of Sichuan Province. Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • Received:2020-03-01 Revised:2020-03-19 Online:2020-08-25 Published:2020-09-11

Abstract: During the outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP), dentists are at risk for more severe infection due to their professionalism. This article analyzed the route of infection during diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. Following the related standards and guidelines of National Health Commission, the types, evaluation index and standards of medical and protective masks were summarized. It is expected to provide certain reference for the selection and use of masks of dental medical staff.

Key words: Novel coronavirus pneumonia, Medical face mask, Protective mask, Infection control, Dental clinical treatment

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