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

Sharma, Shikha, Parolia, Abhishek and Kanagasingam, Shalini (2020) A Review on COVID-19 Mediated Impacts and Risk Mitigation Strategies for Dental Health Professionals. European Journal of Dentistry, 14 (S01). S159-S164. ISSN 1305-7456

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1718240

Abstract

AbstractIn 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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