SARS-CoV-2: A Professional and social gamechanger - Medical and dental aspects

Autor(es)

Brenda Paula Figueiredo de Almeida Gomes ^[1] ; Rodrigo Arruda-Vasconcelos ^[2] ; Lidiane Mendes Louzada ^[3] ; Rebecca Figueiredo de Almeida-Gomes ^[4] ; Adriana de-Jesus-Soares ^[5] ; Lucia Rachel Figueiredo de Almeida ^[6] ; Evandro Roberto Baldacci ^[7]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] State University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Endodontics - Brasil

^[2] State University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Endodontics - Brasil

^[3] State University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Endodontics - Brasil

^[4] University Center Lusíada. Faculty of Medical Sciences - Brasil

^[5] State University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Endodontics - Brasil

^[6] Private Practice - Brasil

^[7] University of São Paulo. Children’s Institute, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculty of Medicine - Brasil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Brazilian Dental Journal; v. 32, n. 5, p. 41-54, 2021-12-06.

Resumo

Abstract This study reports the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak and its impact on dental practice and education in Brazil. A literature review involving medical and dental interests was performed based on recent general findings about the infection (research and relevant guidelines). COVID-19 is a high transmissible, unpredictable systemic disease, involving a viral replication phase, followed by an inflammatory phase that can evolve into hyperinflammation that leads to a cytokine storm and other serious issues including sepsis, shock and multiple organ failure. The dentists are directly impacted by the new coronavirus as they work with the oral cavity that is irrigated by the saliva and receive the respiratory aerosols and droplets from the patient. In conclusion, the world is facing a completely new situation that deserves the comprehension of the population and close attention of the authorities. Following protocols to attend patients can prevent the dissemination of the virus, cross-infection, and the contamination of health care professionals. New strategies need to be developed to enhance the existing teaching and learning protocols in Universities and to allow research to continue. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 19/19300-0 - Investigação dos aspectos clínicos, microbiológicos e imunológicos de dentes com diagnóstico de lesão periodontal primária com envolvimento endodôntico secundário
• Beneficiário: Lidiane Mendes Louzada
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado
• Processo FAPESP: 15/23479-5 - Microbiomas e aspectos imunobiológicos nas infecções endodônticas
• Beneficiário: Brenda Paula Figueiredo de Almeida Gomes
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
• Processo FAPESP: 17/25242-8 - Monitoramento clínico, microbiológico e imunológico de pacientes submetidos à terapia endodôntica com diagnóstico de Pulpite irreversível
• Beneficiário: Rodrigo Arruda Vasconcelos
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado