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

(2020) Reopening of dental clinics during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an evidence-based review of literature for clinical interventions. Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. ISSN 2288-8101

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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 Dental clinics Dentistry ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER HYDROGEN-PEROXIDE VAPOR INFECTION-CONTROL AEROSOL REDUCTION CORONAVIRUS CARE CONTAMINATION EFFICACY TRANSMISSION INACTIVATION
Subjects: WU Dentistry. Oral Surgery
Divisions: Faculty of Dental
Faculty of Dental > Department of Prosthodontics
Journal or Publication Title: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 42
Number: 1
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-020-00268-1
ISSN: 2288-8101
Depositing User: Zahra Otroj
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/12936

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