
Novel COVID-19 Global Outbreak and a Need for Proactive Dental Care
Correspondence Address :Abhinav Garg,
DANTCARE, Roxy Complex, Outside Sunami Gate, Sangrur, Punjab, India.
E-mail: garg.abhinav04@gmail.com
The global pandemic Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), which originated in Wuhan, has affected the countries worldwide and has been declared as a public health emergency by World Health Organisation. Because of the exclusive features of dental healthcare set-ups, risk of cross-contamination is greater between patients and dental personnel due to high chances of getting in contact with suspected or asymptomatic COVID-19 patients. Preventive measures are essential to be taken for prevention of furthermore spread of nosocomial infection. The present article provides a brief overview on COVID-19 in dental settings and recommended protocols for screening/assessment, patient management and precautions for dental health care professionals.
Coronavirus disease, Dental health care professionals, Novel coronavirus disease 2019, Personal protective equipment, Precautions, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2020/45130.13983
Date of Submission: May 20, 2020
Date of Peer Review: Jun 05, 2020
Date of Acceptance: Jun 30, 2020
Date of Publishing: Sep 01, 2020
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