A Review on COVID-19 Mediated Impacts and Risk Mitigation Strategies for Dental Health Professionals

Overview

Journal Eur J Dent

Publisher Thieme

Specialty Dentistry

Date 2020 Nov 9

PMID 33167046

Citations 7

Authors

Shikha Sharma

Abhishek Parolia

Shalini Kanagasingam

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Abstract

In the light of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), dentistry is facing unprecedented challenges. The closure of clinics has impacted dental health professionals (DHPs) not only financially but also psychologically. In this review, these consequences are discussed in detail to highlight the challenges that DHPs are facing thus far, in both developing and developed nations. Compromised mental health among DHPs is an important area that requires attention during this difficult period. Although, in previous pandemics, dentists have not worked on the frontline, the article discusses how their wide range of skillsets can be leveraged if another wave of COVID-19 pandemic appears. Finally, guidelines to reopen clinics and patient management have been discussed in detail that could serve as a quick reference guide for DHPs.

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