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Monkeypox: what do dental professionals need to know?
Zemouri, Charifa; Beltrán, Edgar O; Holliday, Richard; Jakubovics, Nicholas S; Allison, James R.
  • Zemouri C; Zemouri Public Health Research and Consultancy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Beltrán EO; UNICA - Caries Research Unit, Research Department, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Holliday R; School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Jakubovics NS; School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Allison JR; School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. James.allison@newcastle.ac.uk.
Br Dent J ; 233(7): 569-574, 2022 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2077034
ABSTRACT
Infection control is critical for the safe delivery of dental care. Infection control practices must be responsive to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and outbreaks, as was clearly seen during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. An emerging global outbreak of the monkeypox virus has again raised potential challenges for infection control in dentistry. Monkeypox is an infectious disease, characterised by a rash affecting the skin and soft tissues, including the oral cavity. Previously, cases were mostly seen following contact with infected animals in Central and West Africa, with limited human-to-human transmission within and outside of these areas. However, since May 2022, sustained human-to-human transmission has occurred globally. Monkeypox can be transmitted via close contact with an infected person, contaminated objects and surfaces, or by droplets and possibly aerosols, which is therefore of potential importance to dental settings. This article discusses the relevance of monkeypox to dental professionals, the typical presentation of the disease, its potential impact on infection prevention and control practices and the delivery of dental services. The current monkeypox outbreak highlights the need for a more sustained programme of research into dental infection control that can provide a solid evidence base to underpin preparedness planning for future outbreaks and pandemics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Monkeypox / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Animals / Humans Language: English Journal: Br Dent J Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S41415-022-5079-8

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Monkeypox / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Animals / Humans Language: English Journal: Br Dent J Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S41415-022-5079-8