Testing for COVID-19 in dental offices: Mechanism of action, application, and interpretation of laboratory and point-of-care screening tests

This article proposes implementation of point of care COVID-19 testing within dentists offices to limit potential exposure between oral health providers and patients. Due to the primary methods of transmission, standard prevention measures such as mask wearing and physical distancing are not possible during dental procedures. The author of this paper discusses various COVID-19 testing options that could be implemented in dentistry offices.

Resource Details

• Setting/Context of Implementation: Clinical
• Topics of Practice: Testing
• Outcomes of Interest: Improve Organizational Infrastructure
• Level of Evidence: Promising
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality
• Outside of US: No