An Insight into the Present Pandemic Scenario (COVID-19) with Respect to Maxfac Speciality

• Published in: Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science Vol. 16; no. Suppl 1; pp. S106 - S108
• Main Authors: Awasthy, Arunima, Manjula, V, Mohanty, Liza, Ahmed, Thousif, Latha, H Aparna, Jeevitha, Jessica Y, Makkad, Ramanpal S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-02-2024; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Cough; COVID-19; Disease transmission; Dyspnea; Epidemics; Health aspects; High temperature; Maxillofacial; Medical societies; Olfaction; Original Research; Pandemics; Respiration; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Surveys; world health organization; COVID-19; World Health Organization; maxillofacial
• ISSN: 0976-4879; 0975-7406
• DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_629_23

The December 2019 pandemic killed about 2 million people and impacted countless more. SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19. The sickness causes dyspnea, high temperature, dry cough, loss of taste smell, etc., Due to the disease's fast spread, oral and maxillofacial surgical practices must be reconsidered. The World Health Organization, Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, and other reputable bodies have released guidelines for safe and efficient COVID-19 therapy. This poll seeks surgeons' awareness of these worldwide and national bodies' guidance. A social media poll generated 173 replies, which were analyzed and interpreted. Many surgeons were aware of the recommendations and safety precautions, but others were unaware of the modifications in oral and maxillofacial surgery practice procedures.