Diagnosis and Protection of COVID-19 in Stomatology

Abstract

In late 2019, a novel coronavirus uncertain etiology caused in Wuhan, China, and quickly spread to other
provinces and countries. Some researchers isolated the pathogen named as the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (2019-
nCoV). The common symptoms of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, such as sore throat, high fever, diarrhea, and
dyspnea. Besides that, researchers also recorded oral symptoms including ulcers, herpes, and tongue pain. At the
same time, dental practitioners as a high-risk infection occupation always contact close patients. It is very important
to prevent infection. The review aims to look back at the progress of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
associated with stomatology, to be studied, diagnosed, and prevented from the disease from the oral aspect.