Oral health is a critical part of overall health. The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of oral health. In this article, we describe how dental practice has been impacted by COVID-19, identify the public health response to COVID-19, and explain the gradual resumption of dental care after the initial disruption due to the pandemic. Finally, we discuss how long-standing health disparities in oral health have been exacerbated by the current pandemic.

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口腔健康很重要：COVID-19 期间提供口腔健康的道德规范


口腔健康是整体健康的重要组成部分。当前的 COVID-19 大流行凸显了口腔健康的重要性。在本文中，我们描述了牙科诊所如何受到 COVID-19 的影响，确定了公共卫生部门对 COVID-19 的反应，并解释了牙科护理在因大流行而最初中断后逐渐恢复的情况。最后，我们讨论当前的大流行如何加剧了口腔健康方面长期存在的健康差异。