Guidelines for innovation in dental education during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

During the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, dental education and training requiring face-to-face interaction must prioritize infection prevention safety of students, staff, patients. In July 2020, Association for Dental Education, Asia Pacific (ADEAP) published guidelines safe during COVID-19 pandemic. These summarize ADEAP recommendations classroom-based courses, reopening simulated courses clinics, provision clinical skills in dentistry COIVID-19 They have been formulated to ensure students teaching auxiliary However, present are considered appropriate only when number epidemic cases has significantly reduced, i.e. epidemiological curve flattened area concerned. The criteria lifting restrictions on activities should be consistent with relevant jurisdictional guidelines.