A scoping review of the impact of COVID-19 on dentistry: financial aspects.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The technological advancements of the past few decades in various aspects that are directly or indirectly related to health, along with the emphasis on public health in societal development, have improved the quality of life. However, the occurrence of pandemics and crises underscores how various aspects of individual life can be impacted. The financial consequences resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have particularly affected the field of dentistry and public oral health. This study aims to investigate the financial effects of the COVID-19 virus on dentistry through a scoping review.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across four databases (Medline through PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Central) using keywords such as COVID-19 and its

SUBMITTER: Farrokhi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325627 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature