The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on orthodontic services and trainees' mental health in India.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical orthodontic services, orthodontic education, and the emotional well-being of orthodontists and orthodontic trainees in India.

Materials and methods

The survey was designed using Survey Monkey™ and distributed to members of the Indian Orthodontic Society via their registered email address and also via social media platforms (WhatsApp and LinkedIn).

Results

A total of 610 responses to the survey were received. The majority of respondents agreed on the negative impact of COVID-19 on clinical activity and the associated income of orthodontists. Respondents reported that this was mainly due to national restrictions (70.1%), increased cross infection measures (59.6%), state restrictions (55.9%), and social distancing (39.4%

SUBMITTER: Thiruvenkatachari B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10505436 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature