Oral health management of children during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Autor: Chaitali Hambire, Umesh Vishnu Hambire
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Surgical Specialties and Rural Practice, Vol 2, Iss 2, Pp 21-26 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2772-3143
2772-3151
DOI: 10.4103/jssrp.jssrp_7_21
Popis: Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has affected more than 200 countries worldwide. It has caused complete lockdown in most of the countries due to its highly contagious nature. Aerosol generated during dental treatment can be a major source of human-to-human transmission. Management of oral health of pediatric population should address emergency as well as nonemergency dental problems. This article attempts to provide possible approach on identification and management of emergency, urgent, and nonemergency dental conditions. It also suggests various preventive measures toward the maintenance of oral health and hygiene of children.
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