Sharma Shikha, Parolia Abhishek, Kanagasingam Shalini
Consultant Periodontist, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Division of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Eur J Dent. 2020 Dec;14(S 01):S159-S164. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1718240. Epub 2020 Nov 9.
In the light of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), dentistry is facing unprecedented challenges. The closure of clinics has impacted dental health professionals (DHPs) not only financially but also psychologically. In this review, these consequences are discussed in detail to highlight the challenges that DHPs are facing thus far, in both developing and developed nations. Compromised mental health among DHPs is an important area that requires attention during this difficult period. Although, in previous pandemics, dentists have not worked on the frontline, the article discusses how their wide range of skillsets can be leveraged if another wave of COVID-19 pandemic appears. Finally, guidelines to reopen clinics and patient management have been discussed in detail that could serve as a quick reference guide for DHPs.
鉴于2019冠状病毒病(COVID-19),牙科正面临前所未有的挑战。诊所关闭不仅对牙科保健专业人员(DHP)造成了经济影响,也带来了心理影响。在这篇综述中,将详细讨论这些后果,以突出发展中国家和发达国家的牙科保健专业人员目前所面临的挑战。牙科保健专业人员心理健康受损是这一艰难时期需要关注的一个重要领域。尽管在以往的大流行中,牙医并未奋战在一线,但本文讨论了如果COVID-19大流行再次来袭,如何利用他们广泛的技能。最后,详细讨论了诊所重新开业和患者管理的指导方针,可为牙科保健专业人员提供快速参考指南。