The impact of lockdown on Dentistry in Covid-19 : An oral physician Perspective

Dr. Sweta Gandhi; Dr. Rahul Gandhi; Dr. Mukesh Bang

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2020

The impact of lockdown on Dentistry in Covid-19 : An oral physician Perspective

Dr. Sweta Gandhi, Dr. Rahul Gandhi, Dr. Mukesh Bang

Abstract :

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted dental health professions and systems in unusual way .The role of dentist in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 is decisively important. There have been widespread concerns within the profession due to their work in close proximity to the mouths of patients. While all routine dental care has been suspended in India experiencing COVID-19 disease during the period of pandemic, the need for organized urgent care delivered by teams provided with appropriate personal protective equipment takes priority. Dental professionals felt ethical duty to reduce routine care for fear of spreading COVID-19 among their patients and beyond, but were understandably concerned about the financial consequences. Amidst the explosion of information available online and through social media, it is difficult to identify reliable research evidence and guidance, but right decisions and choices must be made.