TY - JOUR UR - https://doi.org/10.25259/JGOH_34_2020 DO - 10.25259/JGOH_34_2020 TI - Oral health care, COVID-19 and challenges AU - Bains,Rhythm AU - Bains,Vivek Kumar AB - Oral health-care providers are at risk of transmitting and contracting COVID-19 mainly because of the proximity of the care provider to the patient’s oropharyngeal region, exposure to saliva and blood, a lot of aerosol-generating procedures involved, and a fear of cross-contamination among patients. The role and challenges of disinfection, sterilization and control of nosocomial infection have increased in the present era when new pathogens are emerging and older have developed resistance against antimicrobials. Prevention of oral health problems, timely check-ups, and prophylactic dental therapies may be one way of reducing the need for dental procedures. This paper intends to highlight the clinical, practical and economic impact COVID-19 is imposing on the oral health-care sector and the challenges that need to be answered in the future. Brainstorming and research are required to find out affordable, yet effective alternatives to sustain dental profession in the present as well as the future. VL - 3 T2 - Journal of Global Oral Health JO - Journal of Global Oral Health J2 - Journal of Global Oral Health SN - 2643-4709 SN - 2643-4695 ER -