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2020, Number 3

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Rev ADM 2020; 77 (3)

Knowledge and preparation of Mexican dentists facing the COVID-19 pandemic

Cavazos-López EN, Flores-Flores DA, Rumayor-Piña A, Torres-Reyes P, Rodríguez-Villarreal Ó, Aldape-Barrios BC

Language: Spanish
References: 32
Page: 129-136
PDF size: 225.09 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: The current pandemic that we are facing globally has had a significant impact on dental practice, due to the use of aerosols it is a profession with high risk of CoViD 19 transmission. Objective: To describe the general knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, as well as on the recommendations and personal protective equipment in a sample of Mexican dentists. Material and methods: A descriptive, transversal study was carried out through an evaluation instrument distributed on-line during 20 consecutive days to several dental professionals of private and public institutions and Mexican dental associations. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: 1,286 Mexican dental professionals completed the survey, 73.1% indicated having received training about SARS-CoV-2 and they mostly know about the individuals at higher risk, transmission, clinical features and general recommendations. Most of the dentists are exclusively attending urgencies as pulpal pain, abscess and dental traumatisms. Knowledge regarding the use of personal protective equipment was demonstrated, as well as the protocol of care during the pandemic. Conclusions: Mexican dentists have the knowledge on the generalities of SARS-CoV-2, on care protocols and protective measures for patient care during the CoViD-19 pandemic.


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