SARS-CoV-2: Overview and Its Impact on Oral Health

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its virulent variants causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) COVID-19 has spread rapidly worldwide, and is highly contagious. A comprehensive search was conducted for the most current published information about SARS-CoV-2, CO...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:5564153e14a147b2813c34a3eef0c0692021-11-25T16:50:52ZSARS-CoV-2: Overview and Its Impact on Oral Health10.3390/biomedicines91116902227-9059https://doaj.org/article/5564153e14a147b2813c34a3eef0c0692021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/11/1690https://doaj.org/toc/2227-9059The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its virulent variants causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) COVID-19 has spread rapidly worldwide, and is highly contagious. A comprehensive search was conducted for the most current published information about SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and oral health. Clinical studies, case reports, in vivo studies, and any current published evidence on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 were included in this review. Survival against SARS-CoV-2 infection may be partially dependent on periodontal health, good oral hygiene, and access to dental care. Optimum oral health, maintaining good systemic health, and elimination of smoking habits may be beneficial for the prevention and management of COVID-19 infections.Miriam TingJon B. SuzukiMDPI AGarticleACE2COVID-19oral hygieneperiodontitisbacteriaSARS-CoV-2Biology (General)QH301-705.5ENBiomedicines, Vol 9, Iss 1690, p 1690 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic ACE2
COVID-19
oral hygiene
periodontitis
bacteria
SARS-CoV-2
Biology (General)
QH301-705.5
spellingShingle ACE2
COVID-19
oral hygiene
periodontitis
bacteria
SARS-CoV-2
Biology (General)
QH301-705.5
Miriam Ting
Jon B. Suzuki
SARS-CoV-2: Overview and Its Impact on Oral Health
description The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its virulent variants causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) COVID-19 has spread rapidly worldwide, and is highly contagious. A comprehensive search was conducted for the most current published information about SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and oral health. Clinical studies, case reports, in vivo studies, and any current published evidence on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 were included in this review. Survival against SARS-CoV-2 infection may be partially dependent on periodontal health, good oral hygiene, and access to dental care. Optimum oral health, maintaining good systemic health, and elimination of smoking habits may be beneficial for the prevention and management of COVID-19 infections.
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