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Home > Blog > Will the way dental practices work change after the pandemic?

Will the way dental practices work change after the pandemic?

28/10/2021 - 17:27

Since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, nothing will ever be the same as it was before. After a year and a half many of our normal daily habits have changed, and of course, so have our habits in dental practices. Do you want to know how? Read on and get a more detailed idea!

The scientific community has recognised that Covid-19 is transmitted mainly through inhalation of droplets and aerosols emitted by the person infected by the virus. This means that dentists are exposed to microorganisms through the production of aerosols and are at a high risk of transmission.


 Preventing Covid-19 in the dental practice

The dentistry sector is already used to protecting itself against infectious diseases such as hepatitis (HAV, HBV and HCV), AIDS (HIV) or influenza A (H1N1), but is it prepared to tackle and protect itself against Covid-19?

For this reason, the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme has published this document 'Mitigation of Aerosol Generating Procedures in Dentistry' with the aim of offering dental professions recommendations to reduce aerosols in the dental clinic and reinforce the measures that have been practiced for years. The physical safety of patients and dentists must always be guaranteed.

What are the measures for the control of aerosol generation?

During the pandemic, dental clinics have implemented clinical safety practices that have proven to be effective in curbing the spread of the virus without affecting the quality of care. Do you want to know what these measures are and what's new about them? We'll tell you below!


  • Patient triage and video consultation: early detection and social distancing have been crucial to contain the spread of the virus. The triage of patients has allowed the identification of possible cases, and the reduction of the capacity has prevented the accumulation of patients in the dental clinic.
  • Safety Stickers to guarantee the minimum distance of 2 metres or protective screens in public areas have allowed interaction with patients to be maintained while reducing the possibility of transmission of any pathogen transmitted through the air.

    And of course, video consultations between dentist and patient have helped to keep track of ongoing treatments or detect urgent cases.

  • Disinfection: in addition to cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces in the dental clinic it is very important to continue using disinfectant mats for footwear and hydroalcoholic hand gel dispensers. Do not miss our blog article on disinfection and sterilisation in the dental clinic, where we tell you in detail the processes to ensure the patient's health.
  • Ventilation: thanks to CO2 meters it is possible to know the amount of carbon dioxide in real time to evaluate the air quality in closed spaces. Manual or mechanical ventilation is a good way to reduce the concentration of any viruses in the environment.
  • Protective equipment: PPE (personal protective equipment), includes FPP2 masks, gloves and face shields, and has been and will continue to be essential in controlling possible transmission.
  • In addition to these measures, many dental clinics have reinforced their procedures, for example, with dental dams that expose the teeth on which the dentist will work or with innovative medical shields that form a barrier between the professional and the patient in treatments with a high risk of viral exposure.

FlexiHealth Dental Chair Shield

Do you know about the FlexiHealth polycarbonate dental chair shield? Get ready! Because it has been designed to reinforce the prevention of contact with aerosols, to protect the patient and the dentist. In addition, it does not hinder the working conditions with the patient.

Its structure consists of a fully ergonomic screen with a flexible arm and a clamp that adapts to any surface. The screen is impact and scratch resistant and can be used in conjunction with other PPE without any problems.

Features of the FlexiHealth Dental Chair Protective Screen:

  • Made of 3-4 mm thick polycarbonate.
  • It does not affect the visibility of the operating field: it offers optimal visibility.
  • Easy to disinfect.
  • Suitable for environments where work is carried from less than one metre away.
  • Takes up very little space.
  • It can be disassembled separately.
  • Height and tilt can be adjusted to suit you.
 protective partition for dental practices

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And don't worry about cleaning! It's very easy. All you have to do is:


  1. Clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
  2. Use neutral soap.
  3. Glass cleaner is not recommended.

On our website you will find the FlexiHealth screen in different sizes and with spare arms and screens. In the following video you can see all it's usage advantages.

VIDEO: FlexiHealth personal protection screen


Are patients afraid of catching Covid-19 in the dental clinic?


According to recent research conducted by Professor Martín Romero, Professor of Orthodontics and Director of the Master of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid, oral health was neglected for fear of Covid-19 contagion after the reopening of dental practices. The study revealed that 24.5% of those surveyed would not keep their dental appointment for fear of becoming infected.

The reality today is somewhat different. Safety measures to protect everyone who comes to the clinic have served as a stimulus to regain confidence and reduce the fear of contracting the virus.

⚠️We mustn't forget that there's no such thing as zero risk of infection!

protect patient safety and dentist covid-19

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What will happen to Covid-19 preventive measures in the dental clinic after vaccination?

The reality is that the scientific community is studying the efficacy of the vaccine in protecting us from Covid-19 (e.g. whether the virus can survive in tissues such as the nose and mouth, its immunity or the appearance of new variants).

On the other hand, the risks of virus transmission remain despite having the vaccine. For the time being, and given this situation of uncertainty, many measures implemented with the arrival of the pandemic to prevent the risk of transmission will remain in force and are very likely to be here to stay.

In short, when talking about health, and therefore oral health, any prevention is always welcome. We must not let our guard down: the reality is that the virus is still present and we still have a long way to go.

That's it for today's article! What is your experience with patients in times of pandemic? Let us know in the comments!

Last but not least! Don't forget to follow us on networks and on our youtube channel where we will inform you of all the latest news in the dental sector, you won't regret it! See you soon.


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