The article "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Emerging and Future Challenges for Dental and Oral Medicine" by L. Meng, F. Hua, and Z. Bian discusses the global public health challenge posed by COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread to 34 countries as of February 26, 2020. The authors emphasize the importance of infection control measures to prevent the virus from spreading further. Given the high risk of cross-infection in dental settings, strict and effective protocols are essential for dental practices and hospitals in potentially affected areas. The article provides an overview of COVID-19, including its viral etiology, epidemiologic characteristics, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment. It also offers recommendations for infection control in dental settings, such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and minimizing aerosol-generating procedures. The authors share their experiences at the School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, detailing their infection control measures and the management of dental emergencies during the outbreak. They recommend online learning and psychological support for dental students and staff. The article concludes with a call for further research and discussion on improving infection prevention and control strategies.The article "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Emerging and Future Challenges for Dental and Oral Medicine" by L. Meng, F. Hua, and Z. Bian discusses the global public health challenge posed by COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread to 34 countries as of February 26, 2020. The authors emphasize the importance of infection control measures to prevent the virus from spreading further. Given the high risk of cross-infection in dental settings, strict and effective protocols are essential for dental practices and hospitals in potentially affected areas. The article provides an overview of COVID-19, including its viral etiology, epidemiologic characteristics, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment. It also offers recommendations for infection control in dental settings, such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and minimizing aerosol-generating procedures. The authors share their experiences at the School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, detailing their infection control measures and the management of dental emergencies during the outbreak. They recommend online learning and psychological support for dental students and staff. The article concludes with a call for further research and discussion on improving infection prevention and control strategies.