Table 1: Dentists adherence to the international health regulations (Ex: CDC, ADA).
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Responders who answered YES N (%) |
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Use surgical mask |
126 (92.6%) |
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Use N95 |
50 (36.8%) |
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Wear gowns |
91 (67.4%) |
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Use face shield/goggles |
106 (78%) |
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Sterilization of N2O parts |
114 (88.4%) |
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Increased frequency of rubber dam usage |
31 (24.8%) |
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Avoid aerosol treatments |
78 (63.9%) |
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Patient temperature measurement before treatment |
68 (51.1%) |
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Ask initial screening questions |
118 (88.7%) |
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Total score of full adherence, mean ± SD |
69.83 ± 20.24 |