id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-307285-bxy0zsc7 Dar Odeh, Najla COVID-19: Present and Future Challenges for Dental Practice 2020-04-30 .txt text/plain 4708 227 44 Realizing the severity of outcomes associated with this disease and its high rate of transmission, dentists were instructed by regulatory authorities, such as the American Dental Association, to stop providing treatment to dental patients except those who have emergency complaints. In vitro studies have shown that azithromycin is active against Zika and Ebola viruses, [18] [19] [20] and is able to prevent severe respiratory tract infections when administrated to patients suffering viral infection [12] However, the efficacy of azithromycin in combination with hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 patients has not been confirmed yet [21, 22] , and more studies are needed to further investigate its clinical effects. Following the recommended cross-infection control procedures, spreading awareness based on evidence and not misconceptions, identifying emergency cases indicated for dental treatment, and practicing effective tele-dentistry when needed can all be helpful for dental patients and community as a whole. ./cache/cord-307285-bxy0zsc7.txt ./txt/cord-307285-bxy0zsc7.txt