EIOH to host global discussion on COVID-19

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
May 7, 2020
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The University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) will host a global discussion on COVID-19 during a free online international forum on May 12 at 8 a.m. EST.

The Dental Care and Oral Health Under COVID-19 forum will include experts from the northeastern area of the U.S.; Wuhan, China; Beijing; Stockholm; London; and Jerusalem, who will share their experiences with the virus and answer questions.

Topics will include the following:

  • The status of salivary diagnostics for COVID-19
  • How existing evidence may help advance the understanding of patient management
  • Other potential study areas

Registration is currently available.

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