Moving Forward in Times of COVID -19 Pandemic - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical

Abstract

The rampant spread of novel COVID-19 pandemic, has challenged the medical fraternity to an unparalleled degree.In these unprecedented times doctors of all specialities including OMFS surgeons are faced with dilemmas over patient management, staff safety, safety of patients and maximize use of available resource. The agenda is to protect patients as well as the medical staff from unnecessary infection, and to keep the healthcare system running effectively. Efforts should be made to provide best evidence based care, and stratify patients on a case by case basis.Aim of this review is to stockpile, converse and debate aspects of the management of patients in oral and maxillofacial surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.