Dentistry for children during and post COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

Child Youth Serv Rev

Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Prasdesh, India.

Published: January 2021

Background: During and post COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, it is essential for safeguarding this viral infection control and prevention in pediatric dental practices. The role of parents and pediatric dentist and their dental team requires specific guidance to deal with dental problems of children in the dental operatory during and post-pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 disease.

Purpose: To report dentistry for children during and post COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

Conclusions: The present review highlights the clinical features, possible modes of transmission of COVID-19 in dental operatory, preventive strategies, emergencies that pose a significant challenge, and treatment strategies for dealing with children and parents during and post COVID-19 pandemic. Absolute measures for children during their visit to dental operatory, quality control for pediatric dental clinics, and additional preventive measures associated with examinations and management of dental problems in children have been covered in this insight.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7676364PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105734DOI Listing

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