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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Being a front-line dentist during the Covid-19 pandemic: a literature review

  • Fallahi, Hamid Reza (School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences) ;
  • Keyhan, Seied Omid (CMFRC, National Advance Center for Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction) ;
  • Zandian, Dana (School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences) ;
  • Kim, Seong-Gon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Cheshmi, Behzad (Faculty of Dentistry, Boroujerd Islamic Azad University)
  • Received : 2020.03.16
  • Accepted : 2020.04.02
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

Coronavirus is an enveloped virus with positive-sense single-stranded RNA. Coronavirus infection in humans mainly affects the upper respiratory tract and to a lesser extent the gastrointestinal tract. Clinical symptoms of coronavirus infections can range from relatively mild (similar to the common cold) to severe (bronchitis, pneumonia, and renal involvement). The disease caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was called Covid-19 by the World Health Organization in February 2020. Face-to-face communication and consistent exposure to body fluids such as blood and saliva predispose dental care workers at serious risk for 2019-nCoV infection. As demonstrated by the recent coronavirus outbreak, information is not enough. During dental practice, blood and saliva can be scattered. Accordingly, dental practice can be a potential risk for dental staff, and there is a high risk of cross-infection. This article addresses all information collected to date on the virus, in accordance with the guidelines of international health care institutions, and provides a comprehensive protocol for managing possible exposure to patients or those suspected of having coronavirus.

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Acknowledgement

Prof. Esmaeil Yazdi passed away due to coronavirus infection few days ago. He was one of the Iranian Society of OMFS founder 60 years ago. The authors send sincere condolence to his family and colleagues. The authors also appreciate his great contribution on the progress of maxillofacial surgery.

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