The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic suddenly took the world by storm and Italy was one of the hardest hit countries. Maxillo-facial surgery and dentistry procedures had to be significantly reorganized, since they are considered high-risk procedures. Protocols had to be changed and interdepartmental cooperation was put in place to plan surgical interventions and maintain high standards. Various improvements have been made to prevent and reduce the risks of spreading the infection. Even if the situation seems to have improved, being unprepared is not an option. In this paper the experience gained during these months has been shared and possible future challenges has been highlighted, suggesting practical adjustments based also on new guidelines and recommendations.

2019年冠状病毒病（COVID-19）大流行突然席卷全球，意大利是受灾最严重的国家之一。上颌面部手术和牙科程序必须进行重大重组，因为它们被认为是高风险程序。必须改变协议，并进行部门间合作以计划手术干预并保持高标准。为了防止和减少传播感染的风险，已经进行了各种改进。即使情况似乎有所改善，也无法做好准备。在本文中，我们分享了在这几个月中获得的经验，并着重指出了未来可能遇到的挑战，并建议在新准则和建议的基础上进行实际调整。