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ArticleCureus2023

Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Practices in El Salvador and Mexico: A Comprehensive Survey Analysis.

Nuria Patiño-Marín, Wendy Yesenia Escobar de González, Katleen Argentina Aguirre de Rodríguez, Miguel Angel Casillas Santana, Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís, Guillermo Alfonso Aguirre Escobar, Gabriel Alejandro Martínez-Castañón, Marco Salas

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Nuria Patiño-MarínClinical Research, University of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosi, MEX.
Wendy Yesenia Escobar de GonzálezDentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de El Salvador, San Salvador, SLV.
Katleen Argentina Aguirre de RodríguezDentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de El Salvador, San Salvador, SLV.
Miguel Angel Casillas SantanaOrthodontics, Faculty of Stomatology, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, Puebla, MEX.
Carlo Eduardo Medina-SolísDentistry, Institute of Health's Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Hidalgo, MEX.
Guillermo Alfonso Aguirre EscobarDentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of El Salvador, San Salvador, SLV.
Gabriel Alejandro Martínez-CastañónDentistry, Program of Doctorate in Dental Sciences, University of San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, MEX.
Marco SalasDentistry, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, MEX.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesThis study aimed to identify the relationship between prevention measures and protective barriers in dental practice in El Salvador and Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. MATERIALS AND

methodsA longitudinal study was conducted from June 2020 to December 2021, involving 1,719 dentists divided into four groups based on location and year. A 20-question survey in Spanish was utilized and validated with a Cronbach's alpha value of 0.84.

resultsThe use of phone triage (OR = 1.3), thermometers (OR = 1.4), physical distancing (OR = 1.7), and face shields (OR = 2.6) was significantly associated with dental practice in both countries during the pandemic.

conclusionsDuring 2020 and 2021, dental care in El Salvador and Mexico was significantly linked to COVID-19 preventive measures. Phone triage, thermometers, distancing, and face shields positively correlated with dental services. National health agencies should promote the use of minimum preventive measures in dental care, preparing for potential reinfections or new pandemics from emerging virus variants.

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covid-19dental care servicepreventionprevention measuresprotective barriers

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