COVID-19 dentistry-related aspects: a literature overview

A new coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) was detected in China at the end of 2019 and has since caused a worldwide pandemic. This virus is responsible for an acute respiratory syndrome (COVID-19), distinguished by a potentially lethal interstitial bilateral pneumonia. Because Sars-CoV-2 is highly infective through airborne contamination, the high infection risk in the dental environment is a serious problem for both professional practitioners and patients. This literature overview provides a description of the clinical aspects of COVID-19 and its transmission, while supplying valuable information regarding protection and prevention measures.

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A novel coronavirus, Sars-CoV-2, discovered in China in late 2019, has led to a global pandemic. COVID-19, caused by this virus, is characterized by potentially lethal bilateral pneumonia. In the dental environment, the high risk of airborne transmission poses a serious problem for both practitioners and patients.