Pandemic Guidelines

Nepal -2020 -INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR DENTAL PRACTICES DURING COVID-19

August 20, 2020 by Recent Advance

This guideline was prepared by Nepal Dental Association, Endorsed by Nepal Medical Council and Approved by Ministry of Health and Population. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE Dental staff and dental practitioners (Dental health care providers) are considered to be at highest risk of acquiring the infection because of prolonged face to face exposure to patients, exposure to … Read more

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