ArticleBritish dental journal2020
The dental team as part of the medical workforce during national and global crises.
Article in British dental journal, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Dental Surgical Activity in Hospitals during COVID-19: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study.JDR clinical and translational research · 2024Observational
- Resilience of hospitals in an age of disruptions: a systematic literature review on resources and capabilities.Health systems (Basingstoke, England) · 2024Review
- Strategies for maintaining and strengthening the health care workers during epidemics: a scoping review.Human resources for health · 2023Article
- Pandemic preparedness in dental education: A US-based national survey.Journal of dental education · 2022Article
- Integration with medicine needed.British dental journal · 2022Article
- Foundation dentists supporting vaccination programmes in England.British dental journal · 2021Article
- 'We were able to gain a greater appreciation for emergency medicine'.British dental journal · 2021Article
- The First Gulf War: Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (17 January-28 February 1991).British dental journal · 2021Article
- Redeployed as a district nurse.British dental journal · 2020Article
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Abstract
In a national or global crisis, a healthcare system and its workforce should have the flexibility and resilience to deliver the required level of care for all its constituents. The current COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid decisions and early redeployment of staff to deliver essential healthcare. Having the dental team as part of this strategy would increase availability of healthcare workers. They have the potential to make a significant contribution as part of the medical workforce during national and global crises. The desirability of redeploying dentists at short notice is supported by several factors: they are accustomed to working in stressful situations, are effective communicators, are familiar with infection control procedures and work wearing PPE, are immunised and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)-checked, and undergo regular training in the management of medical emergencies. Dentists are also experienced in administrative tasks and have knowledge of legislation. They have additional resilience from working in different settings. They have the potential to make a significant contribution as part of the medical workforce during national and global crises.
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