ArticleBMC oral health2024
A scoping review of the impact of COVID-19 on dentistry: financial aspects.
Article in BMC oral health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Anticipating the economic resilience of dental practices in crises: a machine learning approach.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Dental visits in crisis: analyzing dental service utilization amidst the pandemic.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Costs in dental care: a scoping review of methodologies and trends.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Complaint trends of dental malpractice in Tehran, Iran: a retrospective study (2016-2022).The Saudi dental journal · 2025Article
- Economic Resilience of Dental Practices in the Covid-19 Pandemic: Analysis of the T/E (Turnover/Employee) Indicator.Maedica · 2025Article
- Microbiological and Ergonomic Effects of Three Prototypes of a Device to Reduce Aerosol Dispersion in Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe technological advancements of the past few decades in various aspects that are directly or indirectly related to health, along with the emphasis on public health in societal development, have improved the quality of life. However, the occurrence of pandemics and crises underscores how various aspects of individual life can be impacted. The financial consequences resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have particularly affected the field of dentistry and public oral health. This study aims to investigate the financial effects of the COVID-19 virus on dentistry through a scoping review.
methodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across four databases (Medline through PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Central) using keywords such as COVID-19 and its equivalents, dentistry, oral health, dental education, dental services, dental clinics, financial impact, financial opportunities and economic impact. Articles addressing the financial impact of COVID-19 on dentistry and oral health were then screened and reviewed.
resultsOut of 1015 articles related to COVID-19 and dentistry, 84 were focused on the financial impact of COVID-19 on dentistry. The majority of these articles originated from the United States, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia, with a prevalence of cross-sectional and review articles. The review categorized the articles into two main themes: financial problems and proposed solutions. Moreover, the following themes were extracted: the effects of practice closure on dentists and staff, increased treatment costs and impacts on oral health, personal protective equipment and unforeseen costs, psychological effects of financial issues, and financial challenges within the dental education system.
conclusionsWhile many high-income countries seem able to mitigate COVID-19-induced financial problems, the economic effects on dentistry might persist despite the pandemic's end. These financial challenges have spurred new opportunities and infrastructure development but can pose significant risks to community oral health. This study aimed to highlight these problems and propose solutions, contributing to efforts to improve the oral health of communities globally. Further research is needed to understand long-term impacts.
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