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

Shikha Sharma, Abhishek Parolia and Shalini Kanagasingam
European journal of dentistry, Vol.14(Suppl 1), pp.S159-S164
Covid-19 Pandemic and Challenges of Dentistry
12/2020
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718240
PMCID: 7775253
PMID: 33167046
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https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1718240View
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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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