Proceedings from the OMS Resurgence Conference for resuming clinical practice after COVID-19 in the USA

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered and reshaped the delivery of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) over the past few months. As the USA gradually lifts restrictions and reopens , surgeons must adjust accordingly. Therefore, the OMS Resurgence Conference: Safely Resuming Practice with a New Normal was organized for 11 May 2020 to gather and disseminate expert opinions and recommendations for OMSs to thoughtfully resume work with efficiency and safety. This manuscript offers a summary of the highlights from the conference discussion.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on oral health procedures provided by the Brazilian public health system

“…It would also help to avoid nosocomial infections due to admission for elective procedures. Although such recommendations have been made by several studies ( 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ) and from governmental agencies in different countries, ( 4 , 17 ) the Brazilian government delayed adopting the WHO determinations for self-isolation, border closures, limitations on non-essential elective services in the public health system, and extensive testing for all suspected cases. As of DATE, the spread of COVID-19 in Brazil has killed more than 215,000 and infected more than 8 million Brazilians.…”

Adherencia a medidas de prevención de contagio por Sars-Cov2 en universitarios

“…La pandemia de Covid-19 generó a nivel mundial 768.983.095 casos confirmados y 6.953.743 muertes, hasta agosto del 2023 y esto llevó a un cambio drástico de estilos de vida y comportamiento social establecidos por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, OMS, con indicaciones generales básicas para prevenir el contagio para poder reabrir la economía [1]. El resurgimiento de la enfermedad y los altos picos de contagio, estaban relacionados con la adherencia de las personas a las recomendaciones de salud pública emitidas por la OMS y acogidas por los países [2].…”