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A detailed report on the measures taken in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology in Munich at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Diegritz, Christian; Manhart, Jürgen; Bücher, Katharina; Grabein, Béatrice; Schuierer, Günther; Kühnisch, Jan; Kunzelmann, Karl-Heinz; Hickel, Reinhard; Fotiadou, Christina.
  • Diegritz C; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany. diegritz@dent.med.uni-muenchen.de.
  • Manhart J; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany.
  • Bücher K; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany.
  • Grabein B; Department of Clinical Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany.
  • Schuierer G; Department of Clinical Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany.
  • Kühnisch J; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany.
  • Kunzelmann KH; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany.
  • Hickel R; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany.
  • Fotiadou C; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany.
Clin Oral Investig ; 24(8): 2931-2941, 2020 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-619110
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

The corona disease (COVID-19) is developing into one of the greatest challenges for healthcare professionals around the world. In this article, we report the detailed actions taken in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Munich, Germany, during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

After a joint on-site inspection of the dental clinic with the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene, existing clinical and hygiene protocols were adapted for COVID-19 patients.

RESULTS:

A comprehensive summary of the preparation of the facilities as well as pre- treatment, treatment and posttreatment protocols are described and arising problems are being discussed.

CONCLUSIONS:

The importance of rigorous hygiene and treatment protocols as well as a sufficient supply of PPE for dental offices and hospitals is highlighted. The measures reported may be subject to change due to the dynamics of the pandemic. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The modes of transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (e.g., droplets, aerosols, and fomites) can pose a risk for dental healthcare professionals and patients alike. The presented measures may guide dental faculties and dental practices during the early stage of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Disease Outbreaks / Coronavirus Infections / Dentistry / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Clin Oral Investig Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S00784-020-03440-z

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Disease Outbreaks / Coronavirus Infections / Dentistry / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Clin Oral Investig Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S00784-020-03440-z