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Published on: November 7, 2020
A Call for Action to Safely Deliver Oral Health Care during and Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Marco Farronato1, Santosh K Tadakamadla2, Mir Faeq Ali Quadri3
1Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Abstract:
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak started just a couple of months ago and it grew rapidly causing several deaths and morbidities. The mechanism behind the transmission of the virus is still not completely understood despite a multitude of new specific manuscripts being published daily. This article highlights the oral cavity as a possible viral transmission route into the body via the Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptor. It also provides guidelines for routine protective measures in the dental office while delivering oral health care.
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