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Since the emergence of the coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19), evidence surrounding the potential implications of good oral healthcare has become an important area of research [Paglia, 2020]. In light of this, appropriate guidance for dental professionals to protect both themselves and their patients against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has become a critical topic. In dentistry, viral spread is believed to occur mainly via the droplets and aerosols produced during procedures in the oral cavity [Meister et al., 2020; Benzian et al., 2021]. However, the evidence on this issue is still controversial and disputed [Shamsoddin et al., 2021]. Having access to safe environments for dental practice has been one of the most significant concerns for parents, many of whom have intentionally avoided dental care for their children (even in cases of oral trauma) during the pandemic [Campagnaro et al., 2020]. This may prove to be a precursor for a rise in paediatric dental care demand in the near future. Here, we propose updated recommendations for safe dental practices in children, in both outpatient and hospital settings, with a view to minimise the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in paediatric patients and healthcare professionals during their dental care. Previous studies have demonstrated that the use of mouthwashes may reduce the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in the oral cavity, consequently decreasing its aerosolisation and virulent potential [Meister et al., 2020]. Disseminating this pertinent knowledge is certainly of utmost importance in ensuring the safety of dental professionals and in minimising cross-infection risks between …