Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Volume 42
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  • 2020
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Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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Reopening of dental clinics during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an evidence-based review of literature for clinical interventions

  • Received : 2020.05.28
  • Accepted : 2020.06.29
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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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.

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