COVID-19: Impact on Dentistry
In December 2019, an outbreak of coronavirus disease, caused by a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus -2 (SARS-CoV-2) was reported. They are the large family of viruses causing illness from common cold to most severe disease such as MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) and SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). 2019-nCOV belongs to the family of single-stranded RNA known as Coronaviridae. This disease was originated in Wuhan, China in late December 2019. 1st reported case outside china was diagnosed with COVID-19 in Japan on 20th January 2020. WHO on March 11th declared it as a Pandemic. The purpose of this article is to summarize its mode of spread, clinical signs, and symptoms, method of prevention, and the effect of this disease on dental clinics.
Keywords: Pandemic, COVID-19, Preventive Measures
Citation: Suharika Aavula, Rajandeep Brar, Ranjit Singh Uppal. “COVID-19: Impact on Dentistry”. SVOA Dentistry 1:1 (2020) pages 32-35.
