Ultraviolet disinfection (UV-D) robots: bridging the gaps in dentistry.

Autor:	Pandya VS; Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vaidik Dental College & Research Centre, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India., Morsy MSM; Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Hassan AAA; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Alshawkani HA; Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Sindi AS; Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia., Mattoo KA; Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Mehta V; Department of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India., Mathur A; Department of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India., Meto A; Department of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.; Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Aldent, Tirana, Albania.; Clinical Microbiology, School of Dentistry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Frontiers in oral health [Front Oral Health] 2023 Nov 01; Vol. 4, pp. 1270959. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 01 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.3389/froh.2023.1270959
Abstrakt:	Maintaining a microbe-free environment in healthcare facilities has become increasingly crucial for minimizing virus transmission, especially in the wake of recent epidemics like COVID-19. To meet the urgent need for ongoing sterilization, autonomous ultraviolet disinfection (UV-D) robots have emerged as vital tools. These robots are gaining popularity due to their automated nature, cost advantages, and ability to instantly disinfect rooms and workspaces without relying on human labor. Integrating disinfection robots into medical facilities reduces infection risk, lowers conventional cleaning costs, and instills greater confidence in patient safety. However, UV-D robots should complement rather than replace routine manual cleaning. To optimize the functionality of UV-D robots in medical settings, additional hospital and device design modifications are necessary to address visibility challenges. Achieving seamless integration requires more technical advancements and clinical investigations across various institutions. This mini-review presents an overview of advanced applications that demand disinfection, highlighting their limitations and challenges. Despite their potential, little comprehensive research has been conducted on the sterilizing impact of disinfection robots in the dental industry. By serving as a starting point for future research, this review aims to bridge the gaps in knowledge and identify unresolved issues. Our objective is to provide an extensive guide to UV-D robots, encompassing design requirements, technological breakthroughs, and in-depth use in healthcare and dentistry facilities. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of UV-D robots will aid in harnessing their potential to revolutionize infection control practices in the medical and dental fields. Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. (© 2023 Pandya, Morsy, Hassan, Alshawkani, Sindi, Mattoo, Mehta, Mathur and Meto.)
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