Dental practice closure during the first wave of COVID-19 and associated professional, practice and structural determinants: a multi-country survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) in China has influenced every aspect of life worldwide. Given the unique characteristics of the dental setting, the risk of cross-infection between dental practitioners and patients is high in the absence of adequate protective measures, and dentists may develop severe anxiety in relation to the current pandemic. The limited provision of services and widespread closure of dental practices have raised concerns among dental professionals about the financial impact. The present study assessed the frequency of dental practice closure during the pandemic's first wave in several countries and whether closures and their associated factors differ between the private and non-private sectors.

Methods

An electronic cross-sectional survey q

SUBMITTER: Abdelrahman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8102846 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature