Time to restart: A comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the Covid −19 pandemic

Background: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has become a enormous challenge for the health care facilitators. It has significantly affected the dental professionals in their clinical practices, hospitals and even dental schools. Due to the risk of cross – infection involved within in the d...

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Main Authors: Mousumi Goswami, Sakshi Chawla
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426820300907
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description Background: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has become a enormous challenge for the health care facilitators. It has significantly affected the dental professionals in their clinical practices, hospitals and even dental schools. Due to the risk of cross – infection involved within in the dental setting, the dental professional is even scared to provide emergent treatment for a patient. Aim: The aim of this comparative review is to throw light on the essential knowledge that a clinician must acquire before triaging a patient, understanding the case definition of COVID-19 and preparedness required before planning to re-open the dental practices. Methodology: The updated database obtained from various governmental and non-governmental official webpages were rapidly analysed up till May 31, 2020. Conclusion: This compilation of recommendations and guidance laid by various authorities across the world will function as a foundation for safer dental practice within the future.
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spelling doaj-art-20b2f0187e5440d28e0b7d6bc5b286f02024-11-23T06:28:11ZengElsevierJournal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research2212-42682020-10-01104374384Time to restart: A comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the Covid −19 pandemicMousumi Goswami0Sakshi Chawla1Corresponding author.; Deptt of Pediatric Dentistry, I.T.S Dental College,Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDeptt of Pediatric Dentistry, I.T.S Dental College,Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaBackground: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has become a enormous challenge for the health care facilitators. It has significantly affected the dental professionals in their clinical practices, hospitals and even dental schools. Due to the risk of cross – infection involved within in the dental setting, the dental professional is even scared to provide emergent treatment for a patient. Aim: The aim of this comparative review is to throw light on the essential knowledge that a clinician must acquire before triaging a patient, understanding the case definition of COVID-19 and preparedness required before planning to re-open the dental practices. Methodology: The updated database obtained from various governmental and non-governmental official webpages were rapidly analysed up till May 31, 2020. Conclusion: This compilation of recommendations and guidance laid by various authorities across the world will function as a foundation for safer dental practice within the future.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426820300907COVID-19TriageRe-openingGuidance
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Time to restart: A comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the Covid −19 pandemic
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
COVID-19
Triage
Re-opening
Guidance
title Time to restart: A comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the Covid −19 pandemic
title_full Time to restart: A comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the Covid −19 pandemic
title_fullStr Time to restart: A comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the Covid −19 pandemic
title_full_unstemmed Time to restart: A comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the Covid −19 pandemic
title_short Time to restart: A comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the Covid −19 pandemic
title_sort time to restart a comparative compilation of triage recommendations in dentistry during the covid 19 pandemic
topic COVID-19
Triage
Re-opening
Guidance
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