Novel COVID-19 Global Outbreak and a Need for Proactive Dental Care
Published: September 1, 2020 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2020/45130.13983
Prachi Gupta, Abhinav Garg, Lovejeet Ahuja
1. Senior Resident, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Laxmibai Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Patiala, Punjab, India.
2. Senior Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Laxmibai Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Patiala, Punjab, India.
3. Senior Resident, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dashmesh Dental College, Faridkot, Punjab, India.
Correspondence
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.
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