Expert highlights ways to perform oral surgery with COVID-19 SOPs

Lahore: University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD), University of Lahore (UOL) recently organised a workshop titled 'Mandibular 3rd Molar Surgery during COVID-19 with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).' The event was part of the 2nd UHS International Dental Conference. The event aimed to raise awareness about the significant challenges faced during surgical procedures such as the spread of the COVID-19 among patients and healthcare workers.

The event was broadcasted live to all the registered participants. The facilitators practically demonstrated standard barrier techniques and COVID-19 SOPs for performing the surgical procedure.

Prof. Dr Moghees A Baig, Dean and Principal, Head of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UCMD was the workshop's operating surgeon. He highlighted the various steps and new inclusions to the SOPs for performing minor oral surgical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also demonstrated techniques that help a dentist stay safe and to provide a risk-free environment for the patient.

-DN Report

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