Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak & Dentistry; Routes of Transmission & Infection- Control Challenges and Responsibilities

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China, is becoming a majorpublic health problem for not only but countries all over the world as well. World HealthOrganization (WHO) has reported that outbreaks of novel have become globally worriedpublic emergency. As February 4, 2021, COVID-19 been recognized 235 countries, withmore than 105.000.000 (one hundred and five millions) laboratory-confirmed cases above 2.280.000(million) deaths. To prevent virus from further spreading to help manage situation,infection control measures are necessary. risk cross contamination can be high between patients anddental practitioners because characteristics dental settings. Strict efficient infection managementprotocols urgently needed practices hospitals areas which (potentially) affected byCOVID-19. This article, based on our experience relevant guidelines research, introduces essentialknowledge about nosocomial settings provides recommendedmanagement protocols students areas.