On 30/01/2021 10:33, Andrew wrote:
Dental work involving drilling creates a lot of
aerosols. If the patient was an asymptomatic carrier
then the dentist and his assistant are at risk so
a deep clean would be needed after every patient just
to be sure to be sure.

Also,what if the dentist is an asymptomatic carrier ?.
Almost impossible to protect the patient.

Andrew


I had a replacement crown fitted by my dentist. A bit of drilling was
needed, and both the dentist and his assistant put on one of these:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/trend-ste...mask-p3r/346fh



The room has a recirculating air filter. I assume it's HEPA. They clean
all the main surfaces between patients, anyway. So, some reasonable
precautions.

I have put off my dental checkup until after I hope that I have my
vaccination.