Microsafe (Oral Care) to Control COVID-19 Infection

Authors

  • Muamer Alshalah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.15061

Keywords:

Microsafe, oral care, COVID-19, dentists,

Abstract

Dental practice poses a possible risk of cross-infection with COVID-19 among patients, dentists, and their
assistants by direct saliva exposure and indirect contact. At Al-Kafeel Hospital in Karbala, Iraq, This study
has focused on using Microsafe (Oral car) as a mouthwash product to COVID-19 control infection.
Materials and Methods: One hundred people used the Microsafe (oral care) as a mouthwash product
to prevent COVID-19 for two months. Fifty persons from Al-Kafeel Hospital staff (dentists) are fully
committed to prevention measures, and fifty persons from the Al-Kafeel Hospital patients regularly attend
hospital treatment. Not all patients can be guaranteed and apply these preventive measures.
Results: After two months of using Microsafe (oral care) as a mouthwash, only eleven of the total patients
were affected with COVID-19. Only three of the hospital staff and eight patients were affected.

Author Biography

  • Muamer Alshalah

    Lecturer, Dentistry Department, Al Kunooz University College, Basra, Iraq

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Published

2021-03-24

How to Cite

Microsafe (Oral Care) to Control COVID-19 Infection. (2021). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(2), 4415-4419. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.15061