id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-302527-n53d5en0 Dadlani, Shashi SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in a Dental Practice in Spain: After the Outbreak 2020-06-29 .txt text/plain 2425 148 54 SARS-CoV-2 is a human-to-human viral infection [4, 5] transmitted through airborne droplets from talking, coughing, or sneezing [6] or by touching or coming into contact with contaminated surfaces that are then transmitted to oral, nasal, and mucosal membranes [7] . During the coronavirus outbreak, dentists in Spain and other countries were recommended to only attend dental emergencies under strict measures wearing specific professional protection equipment to minimize the risk and maintain social distancing [12] . SARS-CoV-2 has been identified in the saliva of infected patients [14] , suggesting that the aerosols generated during dental procedures from an infected person can be extremely contagious. ese droplets can remain in the area even after the patient has left the clinic, leading to infection of dental professionals via contaminated surfaces [15] . e inhalation of airborne particles and aerosol particles during dental treatments on patients with SARS-CoV-2 is a very high-risk procedure where dentists can be exposed to the virus. ./cache/cord-302527-n53d5en0.txt ./txt/cord-302527-n53d5en0.txt