Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Dentistry after Corona: Safety & Precautions

Dr. Deepak Jagtap, Dr. Tripti Jagtap

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Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus). The COVID-19 virus is transmitted mainly through close physical contact and respiratory droplets, while airborne transmission is possible during aerosol generating medical procedures. The recent spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its associated corona virus disease has gripped the entire international community and caused widespread public health concerns. Despite global efforts to contain the disease spread, the outeak is still on a rise because of the community spread pattern of this infection. Once in the human body, this corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) is abundantly present in nasopharyngeal and salivary secretions of affected patients, and its spread is predominantly thought to be respiratory droplet/contact in nature. Dental professionals, including endodontists, may encounter patients with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and will have to act diligently not only to provide care but at the same time prevent nosocomial spread of infection. Thus, the aim of this article is to provide a ief overview of the symptoms, and routes of transmission of this novel infection. In addition, specific recommendations for dental practice are suggested for patient screening, infection control methods, and patient management protocol.

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DENTISTRY AFTER CORONA: SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS, Dr. Deepak Jagtap, Dr. Tripti Jagtap GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS : Volume-9 | Issue-8 | August-2020

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