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Reopening of Dental Clinics During Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic: An Evidence-Based Review of Literature for Clinical Interventions Publisher



Keyhan SO1, 2 ; Fallahi HR3 ; Motamedi A4 ; Khoshkam V5 ; Mehryar P6 ; Moghaddas O7 ; Cheshmi B8 ; Firoozi P9 ; Yousefi P10 ; Houshmand B11
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Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Published:2020


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. © 2020, The Author(s).
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