JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA, is the director of education, research, and advocacy for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and professor emerita of the Department of Dental Hygiene, at Idaho State University in Pocatello. She is also a member of the Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editorial Advisory Board.
The dental team should be knowledgeable about the clinical presentations, distinguishing features, and treatment protocols of this virus to reduce the risk of transmission.
With the recent rise in incidence, oral health professionals should be able to recognize measles and understand the related oral health considerations.
Proper preparation will help clinicians effectively care for this population, improving the likelihood that patients will return for regular oral health care.