Covid-19, more commonly known as the pandemic, has been devastating to the human population of Earth. In addition to the record number of deaths and suffering, it has changed the way we live in many ways – including dentistry. This blog post explores how COVID-19 has altered our dental health in both obvious and subtle ways. What is the COVID-19 virus? The COVID-19 virus (also known as Human Pandemic Virus, or HPV) is a relatively new and currently incurable virus that was discovered only a few years ago. The virus appears to be related to both avian and human strains of influenza, but it is not clear how significant a role these similar strains have played in its development. Since no vaccine has yet been created for COVID-19, early detection remains critical for containing outbreaks. People with regular doctor’s appointments need to keep their ears perked up about any mention of COVID-19; since proper treatment can prevent further infections from occurring, catching even ...
PROSTHODONTIST AND IMPLANTOLOGIST