Dentistry vs Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2: How to face this enemy

Marcelo Henrique Napimoga,André Ricardo Ribas De Freitas

doi:10.1590/1981-863720200001120200034

Marcelo Henrique Napimoga, André Ricardo Ribas De Freitas

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https://doi.org/10.1590/1981-863720200001120200034

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Abstract

Since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, numerous restrictive measures have been taken by the governments of different countries. Recently, due to the high possibility of transmission in dental offices, there was a recommendation by the American, European and Brazilian governments to request the closing of the offices. In this commentary, we will give an overview of the reasons and perspectives of this scenario.

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Since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, numerous restrictive measures have been taken by the governments of different countries
A novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), associated with severe respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 [1]
By a public health emergency perspective, when social distancing has been ordered at all levels of government, continuing practicing in the dental office even with personal protective equipment, would be irresponsible

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Introduction

Since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, numerous restrictive measures have been taken by the governments of different countries. A novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), associated with severe respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 [1].

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