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COVID-19 rate among dentists is less than one per cent

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​Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one per cent of dentists in the US were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a first-of-its-kind report based on data collected in June 2020.

The result is far below that of other health professionals in the US.

In addition, 99 percent of dentists are using enhanced infection control procedures such as screening protocols and enhanced disinfection practices when treating patients.

The report, published online ahead of print by The Journal of the American Dental Association, is the first large-scale collection and publication of U.S. dentists' infection rates and infection control practices related to COVID-19.

'This is very good news for dentists and patients,' said American Dental Association (ADA) Science and Research Institute Chief Executive Officer Marcelo Araujo, senior author of the report. 'This means that what dentists are doing - heightened infection control and increased attention to patient and dental team safety - is working'

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