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COVID-19: Implications on dental profession and precautionary guidelines
Rajashree Dhananjay Jadhav1, Arti Rajaram Gachake1, Vasanthi V Swami1
1Department of Prosthodontic and Crown and Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Dental Research Journal
|June 9, 2021
Summary
The global spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) is rising. This article reviews COVID-19 epidemiology, symptoms, and spread, offering dental practice recommendations for infection control.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Dentistry
Background:
- The global spread of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) presents significant public health challenges.
- COVID-19 is a zoonotic respiratory illness originating from bats and pangolins, spreading through respiratory droplets.
- Dental professionals face risks of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 from patients' nasopharyngeal and salivary secretions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of COVID-19 epidemiology, symptoms, and transmission routes.
- To offer specific recommendations for dental practices regarding patient screening and management.
- To outline infection control strategies essential for dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on COVID-19 epidemiology and transmission.
- Synthesis of current public health guidelines for infection control.
- Development of practical recommendations for dental settings.
Main Results:
- COVID-19 is characterized by community spread and predominantly respiratory droplet transmission.
- Dental professionals require stringent protocols for patient screening and infection control.
- Effective patient management in dental settings involves careful consideration of SARS-CoV-2 status.
Conclusions:
- Dental practices must implement comprehensive strategies to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
- Understanding COVID-19's epidemiology and transmission is crucial for patient and provider safety.
- Adherence to recommended screening, control, and management protocols is vital for dental professionals.
Keywords:
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