none 10.31254/dentistry.2020.5213 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 130548418 314763 20210928110447202 10.31254 2021-09-28T12:03:34Z 2021-09-28T12:03:21Z 0 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res. 25813218 10.31254/dentistry http://www.dentistryscience.com/ 8 25 2020 5 2 MDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Shweta V Annaldasula Avinash Rathore Senior Lecturer, New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute Bilaspur, Chattisgarh, India Kreetika Aggarwal Dental Surgeon, Ex-Jr Resident, Maulana Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi, India Shivangi Rathore MDS, Conservative and Endodontics, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The ongoing episode and outbreak of serious intense respiratory condition called as Covid-19 has caused health concerns affecting the entire world owing to the community spread pattern of infection. The infection caused by the virus manifests in nasopharyngeal and salivary secretions of affected patients causing pneumonia or severe acute respiratory disorder. The dental professionals are at the highest risk for transmission due to the possibility of aerosols produced by salivary droplets as well as face to face communication. These aerosols can be either inhaled or can contact the skin and has a tendency to accumulate on the surfaces in the dental clinics. The aim of article is to provide an insight over etiology, pathogenesis, screening modalities, patient education, infection control, research and essential knowledge about COVID19 and management protocols amongst the health care professionals and clinical practioners 8 25 2020 93 103 10.31254/dentistry.2020.5213 http://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_202052_13.pdf