Chin J Dent Res 2024;27(1):11–12;doi:10.3290/j.cjdr.b5139365
Preserving Natural Teeth to Maintain Oral Health
Writer:Chinese Stomatological Association Clicked:
The newly emerged coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which was first identified in China in December 2019. It is a highly contagious infection that can spread from person to person through close contacts and respiratory droplets. The healthcare personnel of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are especially vulnerable to the infection due to their extensive and close exposure with the patients oral and nasal cavities and secretions. As one of the busiest specialized hospitals in the world, the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology summarized the experience of the disease prevention and control and clinical recommendations on the examination, diagnosis and treatment processes, clinical management, healthcare personnel protection and disinfection amid the continued expansion of the epidemic. Key words: new coronavirus, oral and maxillofacial surgery, protection, diagnosis and
Oral health is an important component of general health, and oral disease is one of the most common human diseases that not only affects oral health and quality of life, but is also closely associated with overall health. Natural teeth are important functional organs and are crucial to oral functions and maintaining a healthy life. The Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA) has released this position statement on “Preserving Natural Teeth to Maintain Oral Health”, which is one of the most important achievements of the 2021 to 2023 CSA Annual Congress themed “Healthy Mouth, Protecting Natural Teeth”, advocating that everyone should take effective measures to protect their natural teeth, maintain oral health and promote general health.
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