Safe dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors

  • Joo Ming Cheong International Islamic University Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/ijohs.v1i2.56

Keywords:

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, dental, infection control

Abstract

 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused widespread public health concerns and many disruptions in our daily life. Dental professionals may encounter patients with COVID-19 infections in their practice. This technical report provides suggestions and
recommendations for implementing infection control in the dental office during COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020-11-23

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Cheong, J. M. (2020). Safe dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences, 1(2), 106–120. https://doi.org/10.31436/ijohs.v1i2.56