Endodontists and Potential Salivary Diagnosis in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Short Review

Abstract

Corona virus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. Health care workers are on the front lines to protect our communities. Dentists, particularly endodontists who manage medical emergencies, are engaged in high risk procedures that necessitate the modification of their treatmet strategies in order to protect themselves, their staff and their parents from exposure to SARSCoV-2. The standard approach for screening currently followed is RT-PCR. But this is an expensive technique and time consuming. Therefore, a rapid and sensitive diagnostic tool can help the endodontist before beginning any emergency procedure. This review paper will serve as guide to clinicians to employ screening in their practice for improved outcome.