Dentistry and COVID-19 - Is there a moral duty of care?

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https://doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2020/v75no9a7

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care, moral duty, COVID-19

Abstract

The world is witnessing the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), with countless serious and fatal cases of corona virus disease (COVID-19). The impact of this pandemic has been most devastating among the health professionals due to the nature of their work. The risk of COVID-19 is particularly greater among oral health professionals due to their proximity to the oral cavity and production of aerosols. This scenario then raises the question, is there a moral duty for dental professionals to care for patients when doing so exposes them to significant risks of COVID-19.

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Published

2020-10-31

How to Cite

Motloba, P. D. ., Miniggio, H., & Makwakwa, N. L. . (2020). Dentistry and COVID-19 - Is there a moral duty of care?. South African Dental Journal, 75(9), 514–517. https://doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2020/v75no9a7