Changes in paediatric dental clinic after reopening during COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Affected by COVID-19 pandemic, The Department of Paediatric Dentistry of School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University was closed in late January 2020, and resumed on 20 April. Our study aimed to explore the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric dental services which might assist global paediatric dentists to build confidence and make appropriate policies under the pandemic.

Design

A retrospective study was performed. Medical records of patients were retrieved but without any private information, including patient name, ID number and address.

Participants

All data of the patients from 20 April to 31 July in 2020 and 2019 were extracted and analysed including demographics, dental diagnosis and treatment methods. A total of 18 198 patients were in

SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8756075 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature