ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Survey of Mental Health of Dentists in the COVID-19 Pandemic in the UK.
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- Paradigm shift in infection control practices in dental clinics in response to COVID-19 among dental professionals in Thailand.Frontiers in oral health · 2022Article
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- [Difficulties encountered during the pandemic reported by dentists].Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
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Abstract
aimTo assess the impact of work-related changes on the mental health (MH) of dentists during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. MATERIALS AND
methodsDentists involved in certain treatments, for example, high-speed drilling procedures, generate infectious aerosols. These Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs) are at the highest risk of transmission of coronavirus. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of dentists in the UK were restricted from providing treatments to reduce the risk of viral transmission. Some of the dentists providing urgent dental treatment were involved in AGPs. Significant and sudden changes in the delivery of dental care in the current pandemic may have impacted the MH of dentists. An online survey was conducted, using validated tools to measure the MH symptoms and stress. Pearson's chi-squared test of independence was used for statistical analysis.
resultsOverall, 123 dentists participated in the survey. The prevalence of anxiety-related symptoms was 71% (95% CI 0.62-0.78), depression-related symptoms was 60% (95% CI 0.51-0.68), and stress was 92% (95% CI 0.86-0.96). Dentists working in the independent sector had more psychological symptoms compared with those in the public sector (
conclusionsWorking in the public sector appeared to have a protective effect. Almost all the dentists in this survey were experiencing MH symptoms and stress. Further research is needed to assess the long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on dentists.
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