Office of Chief Dental Officer England, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London, SE1 6LH, UK.
Br Dent J. 2020 May;228(10):755-756. doi: 10.1038/s41415-020-1646-z.
The COVID-19 disruption to 'business as usual' presents an opportunity for a profound change in oral healthcare experience for our patients and our profession. While the prospect of change has dominated professional dialogue for years, the post-COVID-19 era offers choices with respect to pace, proximity, preparedness, protection and equity. There is potential for a determined revision of the current activity-driven clinical approach, with the adoption of the minimally invasive oral care philosophy into routine practice and use of technology to remotely support our patients. Throughout COVID-19, the whole of the dental profession has demonstrated adaptability in redeployment and compassion in delivering care in a variety of settings. These vital traits and bold clinical leadership, prepared to make timely choices and act fast, will underpin our successful transition towards the safe resumption of routine dental services. In making the right choices, we have at hand a future integrated dental team care model with time to concentrate on personalised prevention advice, as well as the provision of effective, highly skilled treatment.
译文：
COVID-19 对“常规”的颠覆为我们的患者和我们的专业提供了一个深刻改变口腔保健体验的机会。虽然变革的前景多年来一直主导着专业对话，但 COVID-19 后时代在速度、接近度、准备度、保护和公平性方面提供了选择。有可能对当前以活动为驱动的临床方法进行果断修订，将微创口腔保健理念纳入常规实践，并利用技术远程支持我们的患者。在整个 COVID-19 期间，整个牙科行业在重新部署方面表现出了适应性，在各种环境中提供护理方面表现出了同情心。这些至关重要的特质和大胆的临床领导力，准备做出及时的选择并迅速行动，将为我们成功过渡到安全恢复常规牙科服务奠定基础。在做出正确的选择时，我们拥有一个未来的综合牙科团队护理模式，有时间专注于个性化的预防建议，以及提供有效、高技能的治疗。
