The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak started just a couple of months ago and it grew rapidly causing several deaths and morbidities. The mechanism behind the transmission of the virus is still not completely understood despite a multitude of new specific manuscripts being published daily. This article highlights the oral cavity as a possible viral transmission route into the body via the Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptor. It also provides guidelines for routine protective measures in the dental office while delivering oral health care.

A call for action to safely deliver oral health care during and post COVID-19 pandemic

Farronato D.
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Ivanov A.;
2020-01-01

Abstract

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak started just a couple of months ago and it grew rapidly causing several deaths and morbidities. The mechanism behind the transmission of the virus is still not completely understood despite a multitude of new specific manuscripts being published daily. This article highlights the oral cavity as a possible viral transmission route into the body via the Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptor. It also provides guidelines for routine protective measures in the dental office while delivering oral health care.
2020
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/18/6704
Angiotensin II; Coronavirus; Mouth; Pandemics; Professional practice; Quarantine; Betacoronavirus; Coronavirus Infections; Delivery of Health Care; Humans; Mouth; Oral Health; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Dental Care; Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A
Farronato, M.; Tadakamadla, S. K.; Quadri, M. F. A.; Acharya, S.; Tadakamadla, J.; Love, R. M.; Jamal, M.; Mulder, R.; Maspero, C.; Farronato, D.; Iva...espandi
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