Deciphering the role of Saliva in COVID 19: A global cross-sectional study on the knowledge, awareness and perception among dentists.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The global pandemic outbreak of the coronavirus has instilled the quest amongst researchers on the expedited need for the early detection of viral load. Saliva is a complex oral biological fluid which not only causes the disease transmission but can be an effective alternative sample for detection of SARS-CoV2. This provides an ideal opportunity for dentists to be the frontline healthcare professionals who can collect the salivary samples; however the awareness of this amongst dentists is uncertain. Hence the aim of this survey was to evaluate the knowledge, perception and awareness of the role of saliva in detecting the SARS-CoV2 among dentists worldwide.

Methods

The online questionnaire comprising of 19 questions was shared to 1100 dentists worldwide and a total

SUBMITTER: Kritika S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10294381 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature