Managing Saliva and Surface Contamination in Dental Clinics: A Hypochlorous acid -Based Approach to Sustainable Infection Control
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https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v80i05.20784Keywords:
Hypochlorous acid, Infection control, Sustainable disinfectants, Surface contamination, Eco-friendly disinfectants, SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)Abstract
Effective microbial control in dental clinics is crucial to preventing healthcare-associated infections, particularly during aerosol-generating procedures. This study evaluates the efficacy of vaporized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in reducing microbial contamination from saliva on surfaces under various conditions. This study aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by contributing
to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 12(Responsible Consumption and Production). This novel
disinfection technique promotes sustainable, eco-friendly
disinfectant solutions by offering an alternative to harsher
disinfectants.
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