id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-307144-g8d1xkub Monaghan, N. P. Emerging infections – implications for dental care 2016-07-08 .txt text/plain 2424 160 60 Dental professionals should be aware of areas affected by emerging infections, the incubation period and the recent travel history of patients. Dental professionals should be aware of areas affected by emerging infections, the incubation period and the recent travel history of patients. Elective dental care for those returning from areas affected by emerging infections should be delayed until the incubation period for the infection is over. The implications for the dental team include: • Being aware of emerging infections • Being aware of incubation periods • Being aware of patients' recent travel history • Delaying elective treatment of those from (or returning from) affected areas who may have been in contact with cases until the incubation period has passed to reduce risk of transmission • For urgent treatment of those who may have the disease or may have been in recent contact with cases, seeking advice from health protection colleagues before providing care and use of full protective equipment. ./cache/cord-307144-g8d1xkub.txt ./txt/cord-307144-g8d1xkub.txt