Do Aerosols Produced by Emergency and Urgent Dental Procedures Put People at Risk?

Do the aerosols produced during emergency and urgent dental procedures put dentists, their teams and patients entering their offices at risk for COVID-19 transmission? Dr. Mia Geisinger explains the risks of conducting these procedures without appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), using the American Dental Association’s interim guidance to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Get complete information about the ADA’s interim guidance to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission here: https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/coronavirus-resource-toolkit-for-ada-members/covid-19-transmission-and-emergency-care-q-and-a?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_content=cv-pm-guidance-qa&utm_campaign=covid-19

Please note: The information presented in this video was accurate as of April 7, 2020. Because of the ever-changing nature of both COVID-19 and healthcare recommendations, information in this video is subject to change. For the latest updates about COVID-19, visit ADA.org/virus.