The Dentist is In

He says oral health issues have arisen before during the pandemic as many patients have put off routine checkups. It is best that those who have been spared of COVID-related issues maintain

good oral health as a key to overall health.

“Going to the dentist has been demonstrated to be very safe from the perspective of COVID- 19 infection risk,” Dr. Hewlett says.

Dr. Joseph D. Lim is the former Associate Dean of the College of Dentistry, University of the East; former Dean, College of Dentistry, National University; Past President and Honorary Fellow of the Asian Oral Implant Academy; Honorary Fellow of the Japan College of Oral Implantologists; and Honorary Life Member of the Thai Association of Dental Implantology. For questions on dental health, e- mail j dlim2008@ gmail. com or text 0917-8591515./