@article{Sana Bashir_2020, title={COVID-19 and Dental Practice: A Review}, volume={4}, url={https://ihrjournal.com/ihrj/article/view/62}, DOI={10.26440/IHRJ/0405.08062}, abstractNote={<p>Novel coronavirus outbreak which started in Wuhan in December 2019 has spread across the globe at a high pace. This infection can be transmitted through droplets, close contacts, aerosols and other forms. Both uninfected patients and healthcare professionals are hesitating in seeing each other being scared of catching this viral disease. To overcome this upcoming gap between healthcare professionals and patients, there is a need to find out a way to answer their concerns and reinforce their confidence. As no specific treatment for this pandemic exists, one can only rely on infection control measures to prevent further spread of this disease. The aim&nbsp; of&nbsp; this&nbsp; review&nbsp; is to focus on&nbsp; specific guidelines in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in dental clinics and hospitals.</p&gt;}, number={5}, journal={International Healthcare Research Journal}, author={Sana Bashir}, year={2020}, month={Aug.}, pages={113-115} }