Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

SARS-CoV-2 and Oral Health: Implications and Recommendations for Dental Practice Reformation Post Pandemic

Swagatika Panda1, Rohit Kunnath Menon2, Neeta Mohanty3, Lora Mishra4, Gunjan Srivastava5, Divya Gopi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2020

Abstract

Dental clinics can play a crucial role in spreading the SARS-CoV-2 infections because of the nature of closecontact with the patient’s oral cavity and aerosol generating essential dental procedures. Dental practicesin regions affected with SARS-CoV-2 are needed to take utmost precautions and follow strict effectiveinfection control protocols even when the movement control/lockdown is gradually lifted post pandemic.Thus, we aim to summarise the current research findings on SARS-CoV-2 in dental settings and relevantinternational guidelines and recommended management protocols for the dental clinica. The knowledge onthe viral properties of SARS-CoV-2 and epidemiologic characteristics are essential to implement propermitigation strategies against transmission of Covid-19 infections via dental clinics.

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