COVID-19 and Its Effect on Dentistry | Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research

COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease, is now in the midst of a pandemic that threatens to engulf many countries around the world. Its epidemic is still going high, engulfing even medical professionals. COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can cause a respiratory tract infection, according to physicians. It may affect either the upper or lower respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throat) (windpipe and lungs). It spreads in the same way as other coronaviruses do, primarily through direct contact between people. Infections may be mild or fatal. While this virus has a low mortality rate, it is extremely harmful to people who have underlying systemic illnesses. The use of rotary dental and surgical instruments, such as Handpieces or ultrasonic Scalars, and air-water syringes, is common in dentistry. These instruments produce a visible spray that can contain water, saliva, blood, microorganisms, and other debris in the form of particle droplets. Owing to their near proximity to the patient's oral cavity, dental health care workers are at a higher risk. The COVID-19 epidemic has impacted all companies, including general dental practises, which have been instructed to provide only emergency dental treatment because dentistry is a profession where the doctor and dental workers operate in close proximity to the patient's mouth. These guidelines are to be applauded as a progressive move forward, but they have had significant financial consequences for dental practises. It can be concluded that conventional dental practise in most parts of the world is limited to offering only emergency treatments. As a consequence of this article's brief discussion of Covid-19, dental professionals should take precautionary steps.

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