Dentists are less likely to contract the coronavirus than other doctors, according to a study by the American Dental Association (ADA).

According to Medportal.ru, the authors of the study studied the data of about 2,200 specialists, and as of November 2020, the coronavirus was confirmed in only 57 participants, only 23 of them became infected during dental procedures.

The cumulative prevalence of coronavirus among dentists was 2.6%, and incidence rates for COVID-19 ranged from 0.2% to 1.1% each month. The six-month average was 0.5%. A national survey of doctors and nurses of all specialties in the United States showed that the prevalence rate of COVID-19 is 29%.

According to the study authors, the reason for the lower prevalence of coronavirus among dentists is due to the high level of infection control, which was applied even before the pandemic. Usually, dental offices are equipped with high-quality ventilation and disinfection systems. This is confirmed by the results of the survey: 99.7% of dentists reported that they are taking increased measures to prevent SARS-Cov-2.