Tehran (IP) - The Secretary of the Dental Advisory Committee of the National Task Force for Combating Coronavirus noted that dentists like other medical staff fighting the virus have offered their services while keeping social distancing and implementing hygienic rules and protocols.

Iran PressIran News: Holding a live video press conference at health ministry on Tuesday, Behzad Hooshmand commented on the close relationship between dental offices and COVID-19, stating that in the zones declared white by the Health Ministry even electives must adhere to the protocols and the related officials are urged to support the dentists who have stopped their activities and services over the epidemic.

As hygienic advice, he said that virus sits at the bottom of a person's throat and activates there, so meticulous oral hygiene is a must as well as gargling mouthwash substance for 15 seconds.

"People are urged and asked not to leave home unless urgent," Hooshmand highlighted. 104/207

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