Edwards et al. [77 Edwards SP, Kasten S, Nelson C, Elner V, McKean E. Maxillofacial trauma management during covid-19: multidisciplinary recommendations. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020;2(3):157-159. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2020.0158 https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2020.0158...
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United States; Case report |
A multidisciplinary Michigan Medicine team met to obtain and report consensus on the management of maxillofacial trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic |
1 medical unit |
Michigan Medicine |
The institution recommends dental treatment only in urgent cases. In emergency cases of facial trauma, common coats plus waterproof disposable coats should be used, as well as N95 masks, goggles, face shields, and gloves |
Dave M et al. [11 Dave M, Seoudi N, Coulthard P. Urgent dental care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lancet. 2020;395(10232):1257. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30806-0 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30...
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London; Recommendation letter to the editor |
Recommend urgent dental care procedures in the COVID-19 pandemic season |
There are no reports |
Manchester University |
Dental treatment only in urgent cases; Use of complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Extraction of teeth with poor prognosis and testing all dental professionals for the disease |
Khader Y et al. [88 Khader Y, Nsour M, Al-Batayneh OB, Saadeh R, Bashier H, Alfaqih M, et al. Dentists’ awareness, perception, and attitude regarding COVID-19 and infection control: A cross-sectional study among Jordanian dentists. J Public Health Surveill. 2020;6(2):e18798. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/18798 https://doi.org/10.2196/18798...
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Jordan; Observational |
Assess the level of awareness, perception, and attitude towards COVID-19 and infection control among dentists in Jordan |
368 dentists |
Jordanian dentists |
Treat only urgent cases; Regular hand washing by professionals and patients; use of absolute isolation with rubber dikes; Use of complete PPE and disinfection of surfaces with 70% alcohol |
Mallineni et al. [99 Mallineni SK, Innes NP, Raggio DP, Araujo MP, Robertson MD, Jayaraman J. Coronavirus disease (covid-19): characteristics in children and considerations for dentists providing their care. Int J Paediatr Child Dent. 2020;30(3):240-245. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ipd.12653 https://doi.org/10.1111/ipd.12653...
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No location specification; Literature revision |
Report current data on the pediatric population affected by COVID - 19 and highlight considerations for dentists who assist children during this pandemic. |
There are no reports of the number of studies included |
National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) - Brazil and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry |
Treat only urgent cases; Use of N95 masks associated with disposable surgical masks and use of face shields. Always follow local, regional and national guidelines and guidelines regarding the use of preventive measures to COVID-19. |
Yang et al. [22 Yang Y, Zhou Y, Liu X, Tan J. Health services provision of 48 public tertiary dental hospitals during the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Clin Oral Investig. 2020;24(5):1861-1864. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03267-8 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03267...
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China; Observational |
Assess the provision of health services in tertiary public hospitals during the COVID-19 epidemic in China and assess the regional difference in telehealth. |
48 public dental hospitals |
Public dental hospitals - China |
Dental care only in emergency cases and dental call centers |
Spagnuolo et al. [1010 Spagnuolo G, De Vito D, Rengo S, Tatullo M. COVID-19 outbreak: an overview on dentistry. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(6):2094. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17062094 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17062094...
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No location specification; Literature revision |
Assess the impact of COVID-19 on dentistry |
There are no reports of the number of studies included |
World Health Organization; American Dental Association; Wuhan University; Stomatology Hospital - Wuhan |
Treat only dental emergencies; Use of complete PPE; Use of powerful suckers; Protect all places of handling by the professional with film paper; Disinfect contact surfaces by professionals and patients with 70% alcohol and prefer treatments that generate less aerosols |
Yang et al. [1111 Yang Y, Soh HY, Cai ZG, Peng X, Zhang Y, Guo CB. Experience of diagnosing and managing patients in oral maxillofacial surgery during the prevention and control period of the new coronavirus pneumonia. Chin J Dent Res. 2020;23(1):57-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.3290/j.cjdr.a44339 https://doi.org/10.3290/j.cjdr.a44339...
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Beijing, China; Case report |
Summarize the experience with prevention and clinical recommendations for the control of the COVID-19 epidemic |
1 medical unit |
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology Hospital (Beijing University) |
Treat only emergencies; Suspect patient care in an isolated environment; Constant hand washing; Use of complete PPE and disinfection of alcohol-based surfaces |
Wang et al. [1212 Wang Y, Zhou CC, Shu R, Zou J. Oral health management of children during the epidemic period of coronavirus disease 2019. Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2020;51(2):151-154. http://dx.doi.org/10.12182/20200360101 https://doi.org/10.12182/20200360101...
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China; Literature revision |
To present preventive measures to COVID-19 in the dental care of pediatric patients |
There are no reports of the number of studies included |
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act - China |
Perform only emergency treatments that do not generate aerosols, such as atraumatic restorations; Guide parents to train their children to wash their hands, maintain good oral hygiene, drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet; Use of PPE by professionals and everyone in the dental environment |
Meng et al. [55 Meng L, Hua F, Bian Z. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): emerging and future challenges for dental and oral medicine. J Dent Res. 2020;99(5):481-487. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034520914246 https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034520914246...
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China; Literature revision |
Provide recommended management protocols for dentists and students in areas affected by COVID-19 |
There are no reports of the number of studies included |
Wuhan University Stomatology School and Hospital |
Treatment of dental emergencies only; Avoid treatments that generate aerosols; Always work with 4 hands; Check the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 in patients and, in their presence, suspend the service |
Peng et al. [1313 Peng X, Xu X, Li Y, Cheng L, Zhou X, Ren B. Transmission routes of 2019-nCoV and controls in dental practice. Int J Oral Sci. 2020;12(1):9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41368-020-0075-9 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41368-020-0075-...
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China; Literature revision |
Recommend infection control measures during dental practice |
Não há There are no reports of the number of studies included |
China National Health Commission |
Treat only urgent cases; In the identification of signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough and / or shortness of breath in the last 14 days), reschedule the patient; Hand washing by the professional and patient; Use white fabric coats associated with disposable coats, N95 and surgical masks, face shields and disposable gloves; Provide mouthwash before service |
Ge et al. [1414 Ge Z, Yang L, Xia J, Fu X, Zhang Y. Possible aerosol transmission of COVID-19 and special precautions in dentistry. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. 2020;21(5):361-368. http://dx.doi.org/10.1631/jzus.B2010010 https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.B2010010...
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China; Literature revision |
Report precautions to be taken in dental environments to prevent COVID-19 |
There are no reports of the number of studies included |
Chinese Stomatology Association; World Health Organization |
Treat only urgent cases; Assess signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and, in the presence, reschedule the patient; Use complex levels of individual protection (N95 mask, use of common coats associated with disposables and facial protectors); Hand washing and disinfection of surfaces with 70% alcohol |