Vinai Sirichitra

Vinit Sirichit

Nipa Ammarapala

Keywords :

COVID-19 vaccines, dentistry, pandemic, SARS-CoV-2

Abstract :

Coronavirus disease affecting human respiratory system originated first from Wuhan, the
Chinese city, in 2019. The World Health Organization termed this potentially deadly disease as
COVID-19. A COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand and ASEAN countries was a part of the worldwide pandemic of this virus. Dentists and dental staffs are at the front-line of this pandemic and also have
high-risk of cross infection. The virus can be detected in saliva and the respiratory tract liquid, the
droplets and aerosols can lead to cross infection to dental staffs and other patients. Despite the viral detection kits and vaccinations, the pandemic remained for years.
The objective of the article was to review the disease detection and management, from
the practice guidelines from Dental Associations of various countries. The patient will understand
and have confidence in the recommended dental practice, despite possible pandemic in the future.

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