Covid-19 Outbreaks in Hospitals and Dental Clinics of Pakistan

Abstract

Background An outbreak of Corona virus disease SARS-CoV-2 was first identified in Wuhan China and spread worldwide This disease was officially named as Corona virus disease COVID-19 by WHO on February 12 2020 The main routes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 are through respiratory droplets and direct contact with the infected person There is a high risk of COVID-19 transmission in dental practices The aerosols and droplets generated during dental procedures can increase risk of transmission Due to the high risk of COVID-19 transmission via dental practice the dentists need to take infection control measures SARS CoV-2 can be prevented in the dental setting by taking protective measures i e using adequate personal protecting equipment PPE prescribing mouth rinses prior to dental treatment cleaning and disinfecting workplace and good ventilation