Coronavirus impact on dental practices in Assam

To prevent further spread of the coronavirus, health-care providers across the planet are now counting on mobile services, including telemedicine, to supply for continuity of care.

But what about dentists especially places like Assam?
Dental hygienists, dentists, and dental-practice owners who are now looking urgently for tactics to think outside of the box because their patients are so fearful, not willing to venture out of their own houses and enter the practice door.
To reduce the COVID-19 Risk Many Dental Surgeon is taking new precautions to stay you safe while performing teeth cleanings, root canals, and more like.

According to Dr.Sanjoy Sarkar, who is a well known Dental Surgeon from Dhubri Assam,said, “when we mention adapting structural changes in dentistry to satisfy present requirements, dentists and their assistants must mandatorily use quality and complete personal protective gear as mandated by the CDC in the least times.

Dr.Sanjoy Sarkar, Further added that strict hygiene and sterilization are mandatory. By telecon unlike other medical services, Dental problems cannot be dealt with. Only first aid medicine can go with the telephonic consultant but for treatment, a patient needs to visit a dentist.

If some practitioners prefer to compromise on the standard of PPE used or sanitation maintained in their clinics, the resulting impact on societal health is going to be risky, said Dr.Sanjoy Sarkar.

Communication has become extremely important in an era of data overload from various sources. Communication and education are required at different levels – between dentists, between dentists and allied health care professionals, and communication to patients and communities.