Oral Habits during the Lockdown from the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in the Romanian Population.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic led to changes in population daily patterns. In order to adapt oral health promotion measures for future similar conditions, the main objective of the study was to assess changes in dental hygiene and eating and smoking habits during the government lockdown in Romania. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted immediately after the end of the lockdown and consisted of 800 adult subjects. Data collection was done via an online survey. Participants were divided into two groups: non-medical/dental practitioners (N-M/D group) and medical/dental practitioners (M/D group). Results: An increased use of dental floss from 27% (pre-lockdown) to 30.5% (during lockdown) was identified in the M/D group, while the manual toothbrush

SUBMITTER: Caramida M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8950074 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature