Abstract

FIGUEROA PEREZ, Yanela; PEREZ ARECHAGA, Dianet  and  CABANIN RECALDE, Teresa. Dental practice in times of coronavirus disease 2019 in Cuba. Medicentro Electrónica [online]. 2020, vol.24, n.3, pp. 674-681.  Epub July 01, 2020. ISSN 1029-3043.

COVID-19 is caused by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and its outbreak has been declared an international public health emergency. Interhuman transmission has been documented even among health workers; aerosol-generating procedures are believed to play a crucial role in the spread of the disease. The purpose of this research was to offer an update on dental practice in times of coronavirus disease 2019 and to provide specific care recommendations to be followed by professionals. Dentists and technicians expose themselves to an enormous risk of infection due to face-to-face communication and exposure to saliva, blood, and other body fluids. It is necessary to know adequate prevention measures in order to mitigate the spread of this condition. It is also important to train professionals on the safe dental practice in times of this coronavirus.

Keywords : coronavirus infections; SARS virus; infectious disease transmission, patient-to-professional; dental staff.

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