Open AccessCOVID-19 and Dental Practice: A Review
Author(s) -
Sana Bashir
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international healthcare research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-8090
DOI - 10.26440/ihrj/0405.08062
Subject(s) - pace , covid-19 , pandemic , outbreak , globe , transmission (telecommunications) , infection control , health care , medicine , disease , family medicine , intensive care medicine , geography , virology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , political science , computer science , pathology , telecommunications , geodesy , law , ophthalmology
Novel coronavirus outbreak which started in Wuhan in December 2019 has spread across the globe at a high pace. This infection can be transmitted through droplets, close contacts, aerosols and other forms. Both uninfected patients and healthcare professionals are hesitating in seeing each other being scared of catching this viral disease. To overcome this upcoming gap between healthcare professionals and patients, there is a need to find out a way to answer their concerns and reinforce their confidence. As no specific treatment for this pandemic exists, one can only rely on infection control measures to prevent further spread of this disease. The aim of this review is to focus on specific guidelines in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in dental clinics and hospitals.