Coronavirus disease-2019: Infection control and prevention measures in dental radiology

SARS-CoV-2 can persist on surfaces from a few hours or to several days, depending on the type of surface, temperature, or humidity of the environment. [...]the need for hand hygiene and thorough disinfection of all surfaces within the radiology department is of high priority (6). According to Spaulding’s Classification of Medical Equipment/Devices, surfaces of a radiology unit need to be either washed with soap and water or decontaminated using low-level or intermediate-level disinfectants, such as iodophor germicidal detergent solution, ethyl alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol (10). [...]the DHCP must provide the best available standards of safe operating procedures for their patients and themselves.