Dentistry vs Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2: How to face this enemy / Odontologia vs Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Severa Coronavirus 2: Como enfrentar o inimigo

ABSTRACT Since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, numerous restrictive measures have been taken by the governments of different countries. Recently, due to the high possibility of transmission in dental offices, there was a recommendation by the American, European and Brazilian governments to request the closing of the offices. In this commentary, we will give an overview of the reasons and perspectives of this scenario.