The COVID-19 pandemic and prevention: insights from dental practices
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Coronavirus disease affecting human respiratory system originated first from Wuhan, the Chinese city, in 2019. The World Health Organization termed this potentially deadly disease as COVID-19. A COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand and ASEAN countries was a part of the worldwide pandemic of this virus. Dentists and dental staffs are at the front-line of this pandemic and also have high-risk of cross infection. The virus can be detected in saliva and the respiratory tract liquid, the iral detection kits and vaccinations, the pandemic remained for years.The objective of the article was to review the disease detection and management, from the practice guidelines from Dental Associations of various countries. The patient will understand and have confidence in the recommended dental practice, despite possible pandemic in the future.
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