International Journal of Dentistry Research 2020; 5(2): 93-103 ;   DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2020.5213

Review Article

Infection control and management conventions for a dental health professional against a covid-19 pandemic virus

Shweta V Annaldasula¹ , Avinash Rathore² , Kreetika Aggarwal³ , Shivangi Rathore⁴

Shweta V Annaldasula,Avinash Rathore,Kreetika Aggarwal,Shivangi Rathore

1. MDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2. Senior Lecturer, New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute Bilaspur, Chattisgarh, India
3. Dental Surgeon, Ex-Jr Resident, Maulana Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi, India
4. MDS, Conservative and Endodontics, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Received: 15th May, 2020 / Accepted: 29th April, 2020 / Published : 30th August, 2020

Abstract

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The ongoing episode and outbreak of serious intense respiratory condition called as Covid-19 has caused health concerns affecting the entire world owing to the community spread pattern of infection. The infection caused by the virus manifests in nasopharyngeal and salivary secretions of affected patients causing pneumonia or severe acute respiratory disorder. The dental professionals are at the highest risk for transmission due to the possibility of aerosols produced by salivary droplets as well as face to face communication. These aerosols can be either inhaled or can contact the skin and has a tendency to accumulate on the surfaces in the dental clinics. The aim of article is to provide an insight over etiology, pathogenesis, screening modalities, patient education, infection control, research and essential knowledge about COVID19 and management protocols amongst the health care professionals and clinical practioners

Keywords

Covid, Dentistry, Sars Cov-2, Coronavirus.

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