The impact of COVID-19 on oral health: a narrative review with emphasis on the learned lesson from the pandemic
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Keywords

COVID-19;SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis;SARS-CoV-2 detection; oral cavity; oral health; pandemic; oral manifestations; oral microbiome; oral mucosal lesions

Abstract

The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has redefined healthcare practices globally, revealing intricate connections between systemic and oral health. This review explores the impact of COVID-19 on the oral cavity (O.C.), focusing on viral transmission, oral manifestations, pathophysiological mechanisms, and clinical implications. By examining the molecular processes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in oral tissues and the potential for therapeutic interventions, this review underscores the importance of oral hygiene and the role of dental professionals in mitigating viral spread and complications.

https://doi.org/10.11138/oi163.1suppl574-594
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Copyright (c) 2024 Andrea Palermo, Gerardo Cazzato, Irma Trilli, Francesco Sabatelli, Ioana Roxana Bordea, Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes, Ahmed Abdelwahed Shaaban, Edit Xhajanka, Lwai Almasri, Marwa Alkassab, Islam Amer, Maher Almasri, Francesco Sampalmieri, Fabrizio Bambini, Lucia Memè