Covid-19 impact on dentistry: A review

Mohd.Sibghatullah Khatib; Nagarjun Madanala; Bilal Ameer; Sayed Mateen Peerzade; Penumaka Sravana Laxmi; Asha Sreenivisan

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

Covid-19 impact on dentistry: A review

Mohd. Sibghatullah Khatib, Nagarjun Madanala, Bilal Ameer, Sayed Mateen Peerzade, Penumaka Sravana Laxmi, Asha Sreenivisan

Abstract :

A recent outeak of Covid–19 shook the world. This airborne infection already affected more than a million people. The outeak is still on rise and affecting even health care professional. The virus can spread through saliva and respiratory droplets. Dental health care professionals are at risk due to their close working field to patient�s oral cavity. This article iefly discussed about Covid–19 and precautionary measurements needs to be taken by dental professionals.