dental care for patients during the covid-19 outbreak: a literature review

In the wake of the rising global prevalence of the novel 2019 coronavirus disease (covid-19), there has been much concern over infection control in patients. due to the characteristics of the dental job, the risk of cross-infection between patients and dental personnel increases. as a result, patients who need dental intervention should consider necessary and preventive care. therefore, the aim of the present literature review was evaluation the dental care for patients during the covid-19. it is recommended that patients be screened by phone or video calls as much as possible and that they be questioned about the symptoms of the covid-19 together with their latest contacts with the covid-19 cases or hospitalized patients or even regarding their travels to the hearts of the disease. also, if possible, it is better to examine suspected or confirmed patients with the covid-19 in airborne infection isolation (aiirs) or negative-pressure rooms. in conclusion, the protocols presented in this study may be of great help for delivery of dental interventions during the covid-19 pandemic.