ORAL MANIFESTATIONS AND INJURIES RELATED TO COVID-19: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT ON THE ROLE OF HOSPITAL DENTISTRY

SARS-COV-2 is transmitted among human beings by saliva droplets that come in direct contact with the oral cavity, nose, and eyes. Since mouth one of anatomical sites primarily contaminated, manifestations have also been reported beyond serious consequences inherent to progressive respiratory failure. This study aimed identify possibly related infection COVID-19 hospitalized patients. A prospective was carried out patients diagnosed period between March June 2021, admitted Moderate Care Unit Hans Dieter Schmidt Regional Hospital, applying a form performing clinical exam cavity. Out all (n=45), 33.3% both olfactory (anosmia) taste dysfunction (dysgeusia), an average duration 5.9 ±3.0 days. Regarding other evaluated, two dry burning patient change associated plaque-like changes tongue. No presented ulcers or lesions Olfactory were symptoms recognized novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, association still controversy. Unfortunately, dentistry professionals are not part most teams hospital environment, mostly because lack prioritization dental care. Working multidisciplinary team may avoid possible systemic complications due poor