Spanish Dentists' Awareness, Knowledge, and Practice Regarding COVID-19: A Multiple Regression Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

During the first months of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Spain had the highest mortality rate and the second-highest infection rate in the world.

Objective

To analyze the occupational situation of dentists, hygienists, and dental auxiliary staff during the peak of the pandemic, after the state of alarm was declared in Spain, and when the state of alarm was declared. In addition, a possible relationship between the geographical distribution of infected people and the availability of individual protection systems was investigated.

Material and methods

A cross-sectional questionnaire was answered by 6470 dentists and dental staff via WhatsApp and social media.

Results

A total of 1 in 4 dental professionals ceased working completely

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Beneyto Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7843094 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature