Kumar, GyanendraYepes, Juan F.Dhillon, Jatinder K.Rehman, FerahGrewal, Monika2025-02-042025-02-042021Kumar, Gyanendra & Rehman, Ferah & Dhillon, Jatinder & Grewal, Monika & Yepes, Juan. (2021). Guidelines and Standard Operating Protocol for Pediatric Dental Practice during COVID-19: A Systematic Review. Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry. 4. 219-224. 10.5005/jp-journals-10077-3102.https://hdl.handle.net/1805/45645Objective: To scrutinize and consolidate treatment protocols and infection control measures to be practiced in pediatric dentistry during COVID-19 pandemic. Study design: A systematic search pertaining to pediatric dental practice during COVID-19 was conducted using various electronic databases from 1st March to 31st July, 2020. The search resulted in a total of 145 records, out of which only 12 studies met our inclusion and exclusion criteria which were included in the present review. Results: Data analysis was compiled under the following categories: Triage, waiting area and operatory changes, dentist’s safety, procedures to be undertaken during COVID-19, specific guidelines for trauma and children with special healthcare needs (SHCN) and infection control. Teledentistry, personal protective equipment (PPE), minimally invasive dentistry and non-aerosol-generating procedures are highly recommended. Urgent care should be provided to patients with dental trauma and SHCN. Surface disinfection and hand hygiene are considered important. Conclusion: Transmission risk among children should not be overlooked and all the standard measures of prevention must be ensured in the pediatric practice.en-USAttribution-NonCommercial 4.0 InternationalCOVID-19GuidelinesInfection controlPediatric dentistryArticle