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Is There An Association Between Oral Health And Severity Of Covid-19 Complications?, Nathalie Botros, Parvati Iyer, David M. Ojcius
Is There An Association Between Oral Health And Severity Of Covid-19 Complications?, Nathalie Botros, Parvati Iyer, David M. Ojcius
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Most patients with severe complications from COVID-19 have underlying conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. In parallel, there is growing evidence for a link between periodontitis and non-oral systemic diseases. The oral cavity is also a reservoir for respiratory pathogens, and patients with periodontal disease are more likely to develop hospital-acquired pneumonia than healthy individuals. We therefore hypothesize that improving oral health could decrease the severity of COVID-19 symptoms and reduce the associated morbidity.
Impact Of Covid-19 On Dental Education In The United States, Parvati Iyer, Kalid Aziz, David M. Ojcius
Impact Of Covid-19 On Dental Education In The United States, Parvati Iyer, Kalid Aziz, David M. Ojcius
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© 2020 American Dental Education Association Dental institutions in the United States are reeling from the consequences of the novel SARS-CoV2 coronavirus, the causative agent of CODIV-19. As oral health care providers, we have been trained on prevention of aerosol transmissible diseases, but we are still grappling with many unknown factors regarding COVID-19. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA), and local state agencies are releasing updates on guidelines for dentists and patients, no official information exists for dental institutions on how to effectively follow the recommended guidelines including “shelter in place” with social …