Reopening of dental clinics during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an evidence-based review of literature for clinical interventions

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes serious acute respiratory diseases including pneumonia and bronchitis with approximately 2.3% fatality occurrence. Main body: This study argues the main concepts that need to be considered for the gradual reopening of de...

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Published in:Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery 2020, Vol.42 (42), p.25.1-25.13
Main Authors: Keyhan, Seied Omid, Fallahi, Hamid Reza, Motamedi, Amin, Khoshkam, Vahid, Mehryar, Paymon, Moghaddas, Omid, Cheshmi, Behzad, Firoozi, Parsa, Yousefi, Parisa, Houshmand, Behzad
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Language:Korean
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Summary:Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes serious acute respiratory diseases including pneumonia and bronchitis with approximately 2.3% fatality occurrence. Main body: This study argues the main concepts that need to be considered for the gradual reopening of dental offices include treatment planning approaches, fundamental elements needed to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus in dental healthcare settings, personal protection equipment (PPE) for dental health care providers, environmental measures, adjunctive measures, and rapid point of care tests in dental offices. Conclusion: This article seeks to provide an overview of existing scientific evidence to suggest a guideline for reopening dental offices.
ISSN:2288-8101
2288-8586