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Santamaria M, Stöcker A, Hoffmann J, Mause L, Ohnhäuser T, Scholten N. Infection Concerns and Economic Burden: Dentists' Cancellations During COVID-19. Int Dent J 2024; 74:276-283. [PMID: 37973523 PMCID: PMC10988247 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES During the COVID-19 pandemic, dental appointments were cancelled or postponed by both patients and dentists. This study investigated the associations between German dentists' concerns on cross infection and their emotional burden due to personal economic impact on dentist-initiated appointment cancellations. METHODS Data were collected using an anonymous cross-sectional online survey of outpatient physicians in Germany from March through April 2020. Dental treatments were divided into 3 treatment categories (plannable treatments, acute treatments without COVID-19-like symptoms, and acute treatments with COVID-19-like symptoms). Descriptive analyses and multivariate logistic regression models were performed. RESULTS A sample of 269 self-employed dentists was considered. Cancellations of prophylaxis appointments were reported by 82% of dentists, whilst 49% reported cancellations of appointments for acute complaints with simultaneous patient-side COVID-19-like symptoms. Further, 58% of respondents stated high or very high concerns about COVID-19 self-infection; 81% stated to be emotionally burdened by the personal economic impact. Dentists' concern of infecting themselves significantly decreased the likelihood of maintaining appointments, with odds ratios of 0.635 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.426 to 0.932) for plannable treatments and 0.587 (95% CI, 0.367 to 0.916) for treatments of patients with acute complaints and simultaneous COVID-19-like symptoms. In addition, there was a significant negative association between dentists who reported emotional distress due to personal economic impact and the likelihood to maintain appointments, with odds ratios of 0.291 (95% CI, 0.123 to 0.695) for plannable treatments and 0.231 (95% CI, 0.053; 0.706) for treatments of patients without acute complaints and simultaneous COVID-19-like symptoms. CONCLUSION Dentists' fear of infecting themselves with COVID-19 played a role in terms of practice-related appointment cancellations. Dentists differentiated their appointment cancellations according to different treatment categories and patient needs. If dental care is to be maintained in pandemic times, physicians' personal factors such as concerns about infection and perceived pandemic-related personal economic impact need to be considered.
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- Morena Santamaria
- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, Chair of Health Services Research, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences & Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, Chair for Quality Development in Rehabilitation, Cologne, Germany.
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, Chair of Health Services Research, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, Chair of Health Services Research, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, Chair of Health Services Research, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, Chair of Health Services Research, Cologne, Germany
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Albalawi ASA, Alharbi BM, Alruwaili FG, Alanazi SA, Alanazi FE, Alanazi AH, Issrani R, Alam MK, Prabhu N. Exploring the Oral Manifestations and Hazards to Dental Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S63-S66. [PMID: 38595536 PMCID: PMC11001100 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_994_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has inundated the whole world by causing severe acute respiratory syndrome in humans, thus posing serious public health concerns. The oral and olfactory systems are significantly impacted by the COVID-19 condition, in addition to the respiratory and digestive systems. Oral symptoms of COVID-19 can be caused by a loss in oral hygiene, immune system suppression, a decline in general health, and candidiasis due to prolonged antibiotic use. Because many aerosols and droplets are produced during various dental operations, dental professionals and dentists are at a significant risk of contracting the COVID-19 infection. Few precautionary measures include performing a pre-appointment health screening for all patients, performing aerosol-producing procedures in a designated space or operatory, using proper personal protective equipment and disinfecting the operatory between patients, and limiting the number of dental procedures at one time. Against this background, the purposes of this article are to explore the oral presentations of COVID-19 infection and to emphasize the hazards to dental professionals during COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, few preventive measures are also highlighted.
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- College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Department of Dental Research Cell, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, India
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Booth J, Fowler AJ, Pearse R, Dias P, Wan YI, Witton R, Abbott TEF. Dental Surgical Activity in Hospitals during COVID-19: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study. JDR Clin Trans Res 2024:23800844231216356. [PMID: 38166457 DOI: 10.1177/23800844231216356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The number of surgical extractions performed in hospitals in England remains unclear. This study reports the volume of surgical extractions conducted in hospitals and change in activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We conducted a nationwide observational cohort study using Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) in England for patients undergoing surgical removal of a tooth (defined using OPSC-4 code F09) between April 1, 2015, and December 31, 2020. Procedures were stratified by age, gender, and urgency (elective or nonelective), reported using descriptive statistics, number, and percentage. We conducted post hoc modeling to predict surgical activity to December 2023. In addition, we contrasted this with aggregate national data on simple dental extraction procedures and drainage of dental abscesses in hospital as well as dental activity in general practice. RESULTS We identified a total of 569,938 episodes for the surgical removal of a tooth (females 57%). Of these, 493,056/569,938 (87%) were for adults and 76,882/569,938 (13%) children ≤18 years. Surgical extractions were most frequent in adult females. Elective cases accounted for 96% (n = 548,805/569,938) of procedures. The median number of procedures carried out per quarter was 27,256, dropping to 12,003 during the COVID-19 pandemic, representing a 56% reduction in activity. This amounted to around 61,058 cancelled procedures. Modeling predicts that this activity has not returned to prepandemic levels. CONCLUSIONS The number of surgical extractions taking place in hospitals during the pandemic fell by 56%. The true impact of this reduction is unknown, but delayed treatment increases the risk of complications, including life-threatening infections. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT The result of this study provides an evidence-based overview of the trends relating to surgical extractions of teeth in England taking place in hospitals. This information can be used to inform service and workforce planning to meet the needs of patients requiring surgical extractions. The data also provide an insight into the oral health needs of the population in England.
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- J Booth
- Dental Public Health and Primary Care, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, UK
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- Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Research Group, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Research Group, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Research Group, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Research Group, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, UK
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- Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Research Group, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Bellocchio L, Dipalma G, Inchingolo AM, Inchingolo AD, Ferrante L, Del Vecchio G, Malcangi G, Palermo A, Qendro A, Inchingolo F. COVID-19 on Oral Health: A New Bilateral Connection for the Pandemic. Biomedicines 2023; 12:60. [PMID: 38255167 PMCID: PMC10813615 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and transmission are generally known to be produced by respiratory droplets and aerosols from the oral cavity (O.C.) of infected subjects, as stated by the World Health Organization. Saliva also retains the viral particles and aids in the spread of COVID-19. Angiotensin-converting enzyme Type 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) are two of the numerous factors that promote SARS-CoV-2 infection, expressed by O.C. structures, various mucosa types, and the epithelia of salivary glands. A systemic SARS-CoV-2 infection might result from viral replication in O.C. cells. On the other hand, cellular damage of different subtypes in the O.C. might be associated with various clinical signs and symptoms. Factors interfering with SARS-CoV-2 infection potential might represent fertile ground for possible local pharmacotherapeutic interventions, which may confine SARS-CoV-2 virus entry and transmission in the O.C., finally representing a way to reduce COVID-19 incidence and severity.
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- Luigi Bellocchio
- INSERM, U1215 NeuroCentre Magendie, Endocannabinoids and Neuroadaptation, University of Bordeaux, 33063 Bordeaux, France;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Study “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (L.F.); (G.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Study “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (L.F.); (G.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Study “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (L.F.); (G.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Study “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (L.F.); (G.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Study “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (L.F.); (G.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Study “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (L.F.); (G.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK;
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine, 1005 Tirana, Albania;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Study “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (L.F.); (G.D.V.); (F.I.)
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Suarez-Cabello C, Valdivia E, Vergara-Buenaventura A. Clinical-Epidemiological Profile of Dental Professionals Associated with COVID-19 Infection in Southern Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:672. [PMID: 36612988 PMCID: PMC9819377 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Dental professionals have been identified as being at high risk for COVID-19 infection due to close contact with patients and the nature of dental treatments. However, the prevalence of infected dentists in Peru has not been determined. An online electronic survey was sent to dentists registered with the College of Dentists of Arequipa to collect sociodemographic data, medical conditions, and employment characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic. The clinical characteristics and adverse effects of dentists diagnosed with COVID-19 were also recorded. The overall prevalence of COVID-19 infection was 44%. The highest number of diagnosed patients ranged in age from 31 to 40 years (n = 111; 48.9%). A total of 45.9% of female and 41.6% of male dentists were diagnosed with COVID-19 (p = 0.425). A relationship was found between the district of origin and infection, and dentists working in the public sector during 2021 showed a greater trend of becoming infected (57.6%) (p < 0.05). The antigen swab test was the diagnostic test most frequently used (38%), and cough was the symptom most reported. Only 0.6% reported being hospitalized, 10.6% reported needing oxygen during hospitalization, and 0.6% were admitted to an intensive care unit. As in previous studies in other countries, the rate of COVID-19 infection among Peruvian dentists is high. It is recommended that dentists carry out infection control measures while ministries of health and dental associations take measures to ensure their safety.
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- Caroline Suarez-Cabello
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Panamericana Sur Km 19, Villa, Lima 15067, Peru
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 91501-970, Brazil
- Sección de Periodoncia e Implantes, Departamento de Estomatología, Hospital Central de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú, Miraflores 15046, Peru
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Panamericana Sur Km 19, Villa, Lima 15067, Peru
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Pacho MO, Deeney D, Johnson EA, Bravo BN, Patel K, Latta MA, Belshan MA, Gross SM. Characterization of Ag-Ion Releasing Zeolite Filled 3D Printed Resins. J Funct Biomater 2022; 14:jfb14010007. [PMID: 36662054 PMCID: PMC9861246 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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There has been profound growth in the use of 3D printed materials in dentistry in general, including orthodontics. The opportunity to impart antimicrobial properties to 3D printed parts from existing resins requires the capability of forming a stable colloid incorporating antimicrobial fillers. The objective of this research was to characterize a colloid consisting of a 3D printable resin mixed with Ag-ion releasing zeolites and fumed silica to create 3D printed parts with antiviral properties. The final composite was tested for antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2 and HIV-1. Antiviral activity was measured in terms of the half-life of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV-1 on the composite surface. The inclusion of the zeolite did not interfere with the kinetics measured on the surface of the ATR crystal. While the depth of cure, measured following ISO4049 guidelines, was reduced from 3.8 mm to 1.4 mm in 5 s, this greatly exceeded the resolution required for 3D printing. The colloid was stable for at least 6 months and the rheological behavior was dependent upon the fumed silica loading. The inclusion of zeolites and fumed silica significantly increased the flexural strength of the composite as measured by a 3 point bend test. The composite released approximately 2500 μg/L of silver ion per gram of composite as determined by potentiometry. There was a significant reduction of the average half-life of SARS-CoV-2 (1.9 fold) and HIV-1 (2.7 fold) on the surface of the composite. The inclusion of Ag-ion releasing zeolites into 3D-printable resin can result in stable colloids that generate composites with improved mechanical properties and antiviral properties.
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- Marian O. Pacho
- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
- Correspondence:
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Dai L, Jiang D, Wen Q, Zhang X, Song J. Perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on infection containment training and mental state of dental residents in China: A longitudinal study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:900641. [PMID: 36106170 PMCID: PMC9464907 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.900641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background COVID-19 has presented a challenge for dental settings and dental schools: how to continue providing dental care and maintain education during the pandemic while remaining healthy. We highlight the necessity of infection containment control training for dental residents and rethink the tasks of safeguarding trainees' health and cultivating their abilities to deal with public health crises in the future. This paper may also serve as a health policy reference for policy makers. Objective The study aimed to compare the formats, frequency, contents, emphasis, and test scores of infection containment control training pre- and post-pandemic. Besides, after the COVID-19 outbreak, we assessed the increased anxiety level, communication difficulties, and confidence of dental residents impacted by the pandemic. Methods A total of 251 dental residents in Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were recruited to complete a questionnaire of their routine involvement in infection control training before and after the COVID-19 outbreak. A self-designed 10-point Likert scale was used to assess the increased anxiety level, communication difficulties, and confidence in facing with the future public health crisis impacted by the pandemic. Results After the outbreak, although more trainees chose online assessment than offline assessment, most of them (74.90%) still preferred in-person training rather than online training. Contents that trainees had been focusing on were affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Thereafter, they were more inclined to learn crisis management. Over half of the participants (56.17%) participated in training more frequently after the outbreak. However, postgraduate students participated in training less frequently than others after the outbreak (p < 0.01). First-year trainees accounted for the majority in the population who emphasized considerably on infection control training and whose test scores had increased after the outbreak. In addition, the percentage of women scoring increasingly in post-pandemic assessment was significantly higher than that of men. In this study, the average increased anxiety level caused by COVID-19 was 5.51 ± 2.984, which was positively related to communication difficulties with patients caused by the pandemic. The trainees whose homes were located in Hubei Province showed higher increased anxiety levels (8.29 ± 2.93) impacted by the pandemic than the trainees from other provinces (p < 0.05). However, the former's confidence in coping with future public health crises was not significantly different from that of others (p > 0.05). Conclusions Owing to the impact of COVID-19, the contents that the trainees focused on, frequency, emphasis, and test scores of infection containment control training were changed. Some recommendations have been provided for policy makers to attach importance to crisis-based training to cultivate dental residents in the post-pandemic era.
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- Lina Dai
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Jinlin Song ;
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Mayta-Tovalino F, Quispe-Vicuña C, Cabanillas-Lazo M, Munive-Degregori A, Guerrero ME, Mendoza R. A Bibliometric Analysis of the International Dental Journal (2011-2020). Int Dent J 2022; 73:157-162. [PMID: 35715232 PMCID: PMC9875274 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2022.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Bibliometrics is an area that allows for the evaluation of scientific publications by means of different indicators. The aim of this research was to perform a bibliometric study of the scientific production of the International Dental Journal (IDJ) between 2011 and 2020. METHODS All publications of the journal between 2011 and 2020 extracted from the Scopus database were included. The number of publications, most productive institutions, type of collaboration, most productive countries, most cited articles, and authors with the highest academic production were used as bibliographic indicators. It was exported to the SciVal tool for analysis. RESULTS A total of 630 documents published in IDJ by 1947 authors were collected, with a total of 7212 citations (11.4 citations per document). The United States was the country with the highest number of documents (100). The University of Adelaide (Australia) was the institution with the highest scientific production (16 publications), whilst the institution with the highest impact was the Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil), with 12.2 citations per paper. Marc Luiz Tennant was the author with the highest number of published manuscripts (13). Finally, most of the publications had international collaboration (146 documents). CONCLUSIONS IDJ is a high-quality journal and, in the dental field, it has a high impact worldwide, which allows for a greater number of citations of its articles and placing it in the forefront of future research.
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- Frank Mayta-Tovalino
- Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Perú,Corresponding author. Unidad de Revisiones Sistemáticas y Meta-análisis, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Av. la Fontana 550, La Molina, 15024, Lima, Peru.
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- Sociedad Científica de San Fernando, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú,Grupo Peruano de Investigación Epidemiológica, Unidad para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Perú
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- Sociedad Científica de San Fernando, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú,Grupo Peruano de Investigación Epidemiológica, Unidad para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Perú
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- Postgraduate Department, Master's Degree in Library and Information Science, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú
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- Academic Department of Stomatology and Medical Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú
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- Postgraduate Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Lima, Perú
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AlMubarak A, Asiri AI, Alsaif IA, AlKahtani MA, AlQahtani AM, Alomar AI. Effect of The Covid-19 Pandemic on Clinical Skills of Dental Students at King Saud University. ANNALS OF DENTAL SPECIALTY 2022. [DOI: 10.51847/vmdjjcqvxu] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Nassani MZ, Al-Maweri SA, AlSheddi A, Alomran A, Aldawsari MN, Aljubarah A, Almuhanna AM, Almutairi NM, Alsalhani AB, Noushad M. Teledentistry-Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9121682. [PMID: 34946408 PMCID: PMC8701844 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The present survey assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of teledentistry (TD) among dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia. This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted with dental interns and practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was sent to all potential respondents. Questions related to knowledge, practice, attitudes, and training regarding TD were presented. A total of 603 (227 dental interns, 376 practicing dentists) completed the questionnaire. Generally, the participants revealed poor knowledge and practice of TD, with only 38% having heard about TD and only one-quarter of the sample (23.2%) reporting practicing TD at their current workplace. However, most of the participants expressed positive attitudes and a willingness to practice TD in the future. Specialists and those in practice for >5 years showed significantly better knowledge and practice of TD than general dentists and those with lesser clinical experience (p < 0.01). While only one-fifth of the participants (20.2%) reported having attended a workshop/lecture about TD, the majority (69.7%) felt that they needed training on TD. The results revealed poor knowledge, practice, and training with regard to TD among practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. However, the positive attitude expressed by most of the participants towards practicing TD in the future is an encouraging sign for dental educators and planners of oral health care. Continuous education through periodic workshops and training courses on TD is crucial to improve dentists’ knowledge, practice, and attitudes towards TD. Integration of TD topics into undergraduate/postgraduate curricula is highly recommended. Special attention should be directed to training general dental practitioners and junior dentists.
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- Mohammad Zakaria Nassani
- Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh 13314, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence: or
| | | | - Abdullah AlSheddi
- Family Dentistry Resident, Vision College of Dentistry and Nursing, Vision Colleges, Riyadh 13226, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Ali Alomran
- Cham Dental Clinic, AlKhobar 32253, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (A.M.A.)
| | - Mohammed Nasser Aldawsari
- The Internship Program, Vision College of Dentistry and Nursing, Vision Colleges, Riyadh 13226, Saudi Arabia; (M.N.A.); (A.A.)
| | - Ahmed Aljubarah
- The Internship Program, Vision College of Dentistry and Nursing, Vision Colleges, Riyadh 13226, Saudi Arabia; (M.N.A.); (A.A.)
| | | | | | - Anas B. Alsalhani
- Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Vision College of Dentistry and Nursing, Vision Colleges, Riyadh 13226, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Mohammed Noushad
- Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh 13314, Saudi Arabia;
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