Use and management of disinfectants by dentists in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Saray Aranda-Romo Especialidad en Periodoncia, Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0379-9626
  • Daniela Santana-González Especialidad en Periodoncia, Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México.
  • Juan A. Cepeda-Bravo Especialidad en Periodoncia, Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México.  http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6696-3796
  • Hugo O. Aragón-Martínez Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México.
  • Rita E. Martínez-Martínez Especialidad en Periodoncia, Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México.
  • Luis O. Sánchez-Vargas Especialidad en Periodoncia, Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México. 

Abstract

Introduction: Chlorine, ethyl alcohol, and quaternary ammonium are disinfectants with antiviral activity against SARS-Cov2. However, there are no previous reports of their use and handling for cleaning and disinfection in dental offices.
Objetive: To determine the use and management of disinfectants in critical and non-critical areas used by dentists in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Material and Methods: A validated cross-sectional survey was applied online to 100 dentists in San Luis Potosí between February and June 2021. Participants were informed about the handling of personal data according to the standard DOF regulations (DOF 07-05-2010).
Results: A total of 100 dentists were included in the study, 63% female and 37% male, with a mean age of 26 years. The most widely used disinfectants during the pandemic in critical areas were Lysol® and 0.1% sodium hypochlorite in non-critical areas. Eighty-five percent of dentists know the adverse effects of inappropriate use of disinfectants, 72% did not have any sign or symptom associated with the use of disinfectants. The most used protection barrier was gloves (97%). Sixty-seven per cent of dentists disposed of disinfectant waste down the drain.
Conclusion: Sodium hypochlorite and quaternary ammonium compounds and/or ethanol are used to clean non-critical and critical areas in dental offices. However, appropriate measures for their management are not adopted. It is necessary to implement educational strategies to improve the use and management of disinfectants in dental practice.

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Published
2022-10-31
How to Cite
ARANDA-ROMO, Saray et al. Use and management of disinfectants by dentists in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, during the Covid-19 pandemic.. Journal of Oral Research, [S.l.], v. 11, n. 5, p. 1-9, oct. 2022. ISSN 0719-2479. Available at: <https://joralres.com/index.php/JOralRes/article/view/joralres.2022.054>. Date accessed: 28 mar. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.17126/joralres.2022.054.