Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19): Impending encounters for dental health professionals in india

Abstract

Originating in Wuhan, China, the epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a major public health challenge for not only China but also countries around the world. The outbreaks of the novel coronavirus have constituted a public health emergency of international concern as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO). For dental care provision to active or suspected COVID-19 cases, no universal protocol or guideline is available till date. Major challenges to worldwide health systems will have far-reaching consequences on the global economy if the spread of the virus is not effectively controlled as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak. So, in a nutshell, there is no point in being cynical about the future of the dental profession.