"Teledentistry: A boon amidst COVID-19 lockdown"
Teledentistry: A boon amidst COVID-19 lockdown 1. Introduction An unusual type of disease occured in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-COV-2) is the virus responsible for Coronavirus disease 2019. WHO declared the coronavirus disease as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. India braces for the COVID-19 pandemic, Dental Surgeon are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 disease. It is a new strain discovered in 2019 which was not found previously in humans. The G overnment of India declared a nationwide lockdown on March 24, 2020, with restrictions on travel and social gatherings. It was recommended to avoid visits to the hospitals, dental clinics, or other medical facilities as it serves as a source of cross infection . Today, with high-speed mobile data, the internet is playi...
