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01-10-2020 | Coronavirus | Letter to the Editor

Challenges for the dental radiology clinic in times of the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Paulo Victor Teixeira Doriguêtto, Julia Pereira Americano, Karina Lopes Devito

Published in: Oral Radiology | Issue 4/2020

Abstract

This letter addresses the challenges for the dental radiology clinic in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the use of teleradiography and mobile devices, as well as the proper care in disinfecting these equipments. As there are still no specific therapies for COVID-19, biosafety measures that promote containment and prevent the spread of the virus are crucial to stop the outbreak and control a possible new infectious peak.

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Title: Challenges for the dental radiology clinic in times of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Paulo Victor Teixeira Doriguêtto
Julia Pereira Americano
Karina Lopes Devito
Publication date: 01-10-2020
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Keywords: Coronavirus
COVID-19
Dental Radiology
Published in: Oral Radiology / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0911-6028
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9674
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-020-00456-9

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