Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and dentistry

SARS-CoV-2 is a member of the family coronaviruses. The first cases were recorded in Wuhan, China, between December 2019 and January 2020. COVID-19 new challenge modern dentistry. New guidelines are required dental clinics to avoid contagion caused by cross-infections. Precautionary measures should be applied control clinical practice. Several authors have highlighted importance tele- triage and/or clinic questionnaires, body temperature measurement, usage personal protective equipment, surface disinfection with ethanol 62% 71%, high-speed instruments equipped an anti-retraction system, four-handed work, large-volume cannulas for aspiration. Clinically, use rubber dam essential. FFP2 (or N95) FFP3 respirators, if compared surgical masks, provide greater protection health workers against viral respiratory infections. Further studies needed confirm this.