The COVID-19 Pandemic and Dental Professionals' Infection Risk Perception: An International Survey.

ABSTRACT: A global survey among dentists was used to identify the various impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on this professional group. Special attention was given to perception and assessment of infection risk. From May to August 2020, the questionnaire was delivered in 36 countries by respective research groups and was completed by 52,491 dental professionals. The survey was designed as a cross-sectional survey based on a previously standardized questionnaire. This study focuses on the part of the questionnaire that deals with the perception of the infection risk of COVID-19 by dentists and their patients. A logistic regression model was used, which consisted of four Likert items as response options and the additional self-reported routine or emergency treatment as the dependent variable. Analysis

SUBMITTER: Campus G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10650638 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature