Hewlett Sandra A, Blankson Paa Kwesi, Konadu Akua B, Osei-Tutu Kofi, Aprese Dennis, Adjei Maxwell, Yawson Alfred E, Donkor Peter, Nyako Ebenezer A
Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Ghana Dental School, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
Ghana Med J. 2020 Dec;54(4 Suppl):100-103. doi: 10.4314/gmj.v54i4s.15.
With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems and their provision of care has globally been challenged, including the delivery of Oral healthcare. In Ghana, it has become imperative that healthcare delivery including the practice of Dentistry and its sub-specialties be re-oriented in our peculiar setting to ensure minimal risk of spread of the infection. This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the practice of Dentistry in the country.
随着新冠疫情的出现,全球医疗系统及其护理服务都受到了挑战,口腔医疗服务的提供也不例外。在加纳,包括牙科及其专科领域在内的医疗服务必须根据我们的特殊情况进行重新调整,以确保将感染传播风险降至最低。本文讨论了新冠疫情对该国牙科实践的影响。