A REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE IN THE FUTURE OF DENTISTRY ON ACCOUNT OF COVID-19

Origin of the new coronavirus (Sars‐CoV‐2), first detected in China at the end of 2019, has caused a worldwide pandemic. The panic is mainly because the virus is responsible for causing an acute respiratory syndrome (COVID‐19). Sars‐CoV‐2 has a high infectivity through airborne contamination. However, there is an increased infection risk in the dental environment as dental procedures involves a close contact with saliva, where the virus is present in greater number. This possesses a serious problem for dental professionals and patients. Therefore, this article highlights various precautionary measures to be taken to prevent the transmission of the virus from one person to another. This article also reviews extensively on the impact of Covid-19 has on the future of dentistry.

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Dentistry in the post covid-19 world- are we prepared?

Journal of Clinical Research and Reports ◽

10.31579/2690-1919/096 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 04 (4) ◽

pp. 01-08

Author(s):

Vrushali Abhyankar

Keyword(s):

Exposure Risk ◽

High Exposure ◽

Dental Procedures ◽

Close Proximity ◽

Dental Profession ◽

Auxiliary Personnel ◽

The Impact ◽

Very High ◽

Dental Professionals

Background: Covid -19 pandemic has affected dental profession tremendously and has placed dentists and dental professionals in the very high exposure risk jobs. Practicing dentistry requires the provider to be in close proximity of the patients and their oral cavity. Many dental procedures tend to generate aerosols owing to the use of an air rotor or highspeed handpiece. The impact of Covid –19 on dentistry, like all other professions is ever evolving and newer guidelines are published almost every day. The authors also examine the ethical, psychological and financial implications of this pandemic to the dental professionals as well as patients. The important role of organized dentistry is highlighted in facilitating change to adapt to the new norm and implement the safer practice guidelines. Conclusions: The authors conclude that significant changes need to be undertaken to protect patients, dental professionals, auxiliary personnel.

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Survey of the Opinion of Dentists and Dental Technicians on the Impact of the State of Emergency Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epidemic in Bulgaria on their Practice

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2021.5791 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (D) ◽

pp. 43-46

Author(s):

Tanya Bozhkova ◽

Nina Musurlieva

Keyword(s):

Patient Care ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Close Contact ◽

Biological Fluids ◽

The State ◽

State Of Emergency ◽

Significance Level ◽

Dental Procedures ◽

Increased Risk ◽

The Impact

BACKGROUND: In their practice, health-care professionals are at increased risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, which is particularly high for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and dental technicians due to close contact with patients and exposure to biological fluids and aerosol/droplets during dental procedures. AIM: The purpose of this study is to survey the opinion of dentists and dental technicians about the impact of the state of emergency in Bulgaria related to the COVID-19 epidemic on their practices. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A specially developed web-based survey conducted among 49 dentists and dental technicians was used. The results were processed with SPSS v. 18 at significance level of p < 0.05. RESULTS: A group of 49 dentists and dental technicians were included in the survey. Оf them (20.41 ± 5.76) reported that they did not work at all during the state of emergency. Relatively, a large number of dentists (81.82 ± 8.22) respond that they have completely changed their patient care protocols. The result is similar for dental technicians (77.77 ± 8.00). More than half of the dentists (59.09 ± 10.48) respond that they specifically disinfect the dental impressions, and of the dental technicians (29.63 ± 8.78) say that they insist on this. All of the respondents share that they use special protective equipment in their practices. CONCLUSION: Although significant progress has been made in controlling COVID-19 and dental clinics and practices are gradually resuming routine patient care, the prevention and control of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 transmission during dental procedures remains a serious challenge.

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Impact of COVID– 19 on the Psychological Health of Dental Professionals: A Systematic Review

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v13n7p1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Dilan A Gohil ◽

Richard D Nair ◽

Masoud Mohammadnezhad ◽

K. Venkata Raman Reddy

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Full Text ◽

Job Insecurity ◽

Close Contact ◽

Mental Wellbeing ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Adverse Action ◽

The Impact ◽

Dental Professionals

BACKGROUND: An outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has influenced every aspect of life. Healthcare workers, especially dentists, are at a high risk of getting infected due to close contact with patients Aim: to identify factors that can affect the psychological health of dental professionals during the COVID – 19 pandemic. METHOD: This systematic review was conducted for the full-text English articles focusing in the field of dentistry, specifically looking at the impact of COVID – 19 on the psychological health of dental professionals, from January 1st 2020 to April 1st 2021. RESULTS: A total of 677 papers were retrieved, reduced to 136 following removal of duplicates. The abstracts were screened using the eligibility criteria, and 52 were found to match the criteria. After screening the full-text articles, 32 were excluded, resulting in a total of 20 studies. The significant findings and conclusions from these studies were extracted and grouped under themes. CONCLUSION: The 3 major factors responsible for affecting the psychological health of dental professionals during the COVID – 19 pandemic include: fear of contagion, subjective overload, and perceived job insecurity and loss of income. There is a need for countries to enact measures that ensure positive mental wellbeing of dental professionals, so that they do not take any adverse action or decisions. Furthermore, should another pandemic or viral outbreak occur in the future, policies and strategies designed and implemented, will ensure dental professionals continue to deliver service without significant psychological distress.

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Observations and Recommendations

Cultural Tourism in the Wake of Web Innovation - Advances in Hospitality, Tourism, and the Services Industry ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-8395-0.ch006 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 102-113

Keyword(s):

Low Cost ◽

Sustainable Use ◽

Revolutionary Change ◽

Use Of Resources ◽

The Future ◽

The Government ◽

Oil Revenues ◽

The Impact ◽

The City

The future of tourism and communication technology are intertwined. As Toffler observed with other revolutionary change, an inter-relationship will be difficult to predict but rewards will be substantial to those who are ahead of the curve. Two critical forces will continue to collide: increased democratization of tourism and increased focus on sustainable use of resources. The growth in incomes and the expansion of low-cost air service make China, India, and a few other developing countries the most rapidly growing tourism markets. This is particularly the case in parts of the Islamic world, resulting in rapidly expanding numbers of Muslims who seek to undertake the Haj. As detailed in a case study, this has resulted in demolition of much of ancient Mecca to make way for tourist hotels, a case where it appears the Saudi government is more interested in offsetting declining oil revenues with tourism revenues than with preservation of a unique tourism asset. Elsewhere the threat of over-tourism is evident in many places. In Europe, this is most evident in Venice where as tourism has expanded, the prices charged for overnight accommodations have shot up, forcing long-term residents to move out of the city and to endure commutes to their places of work back in the city. Local government has a choice – see the asset degrade or limit tourism. The market is well suited to limit tourism, but if the government imposes fees, say a day pass to enter the city, is this an equitable option (i.e., potentially making the city available only to wealthy visitors)? The nation of Bhutan has already imposed a high fee for visitors as a method to maintain the nation's happiness index. The future of tourism is uncertain as is the impact that technology change and concern regarding sustainability.

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Controlling risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in essential workers of enclosed food manufacturing facilities

10.1101/2021.05.14.21257244 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Julia Silva Sobolik ◽

Elizabeth Sajewski ◽

Lee-Ann Jaykus ◽

D. Kane Cooper ◽

Ben A. Lopman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Reduction ◽

Close Contact ◽

Infection Risk ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Relative Reduction ◽

Food Manufacturing ◽

Surface Disinfection ◽

Reduction Strategies ◽

Risk Reduction Strategies ◽

The Impact

The SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic poses significant health risks to workers who are essential to maintaining the food supply chain. Using a quantitative risk assessment model, this study characterized the impact of risk reduction strategies for controlling SARS-CoV-2 transmission (droplet, aerosol, fomite-mediated) among front-line workers in a representative enclosed food manufacturing facility. We simulated: 1) individual and cumulative SARS-CoV-2 infection risks from close contact (droplet and aerosols at 1-3m), aerosol, and fomite-mediated exposures to a susceptible worker following exposure to an infected worker during an 8h-shift; and 2) the relative reduction in SARS-CoV-2 infection risk attributed to infection control interventions (physical distancing, mask use, ventilation, surface disinfection, hand hygiene). Without mitigation measures, the SARS-CoV-2 infection risk was largest for close contact (droplet and aerosol) at 1m (0.96, 95%CI: 0.67-1.0). In comparison, risk associated with fomite (0.26, 95%CI: 0.10-0.56) or aerosol exposure alone (0.05, 95%CI: 0.01-0.13) at 1m distance was substantially lower (73-95%). At 1m, droplet transmission predominated over aerosol and fomite-mediated transmission, however, this changed by 3m, with aerosols comprising the majority of the exposure dose. Increasing physical distancing reduced risk by 84% (1 to 2m) and 91% (1 to 3m). Universal mask use reduced infection risk by 52-88%, depending on mask type. Increasing ventilation (from 0.1 to 2-8 air changes/hour) resulted in risk reductions of 14-54% (1m) and 55-85% (2m). Combining these strategies, together with handwashing and surface disinfection, resulted in <1% infection risk. Current industry SARS-CoV-2 risk reduction strategies, particularly when bundled, provide significant protection to essential food workers.

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Analysis of Outbreak and Global Impacts of the COVID-19

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare8020148 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 148 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ishaani Priyadarshini ◽

Pinaki Mohanty ◽

Raghvendra Kumar ◽

Le Hoang Son ◽

Hoang Thi Minh Chau ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Large Family ◽

Global Scale ◽

First Case ◽

The Future ◽

Global Impacts ◽

Living Species ◽

Global Concern ◽

Precautionary Measures ◽

The Impact ◽

Corona Viruses

Corona viruses are a large family of viruses that are not only restricted to causing illness in humans but also affect animals such as camels, cattle, cats, and bats, thus affecting a large group of living species. The outbreak of Corona virus in late December 2019 (also known as COVID-19) raised major concerns when the outbreak started getting tremendous. While the first case was discovered in Wuhan, China, it did not take long for the disease to travel across the globe and infect every continent (except Antarctica), killing thousands of people. Since it has become a global concern, different countries have been working toward the treatment and generation of vaccine, leading to different speculations. While some argue that the vaccine may only be a few weeks away, others believe that it may take some time to create the vaccine. Given the increasing number of deaths, the COVID-19 has caused havoc worldwide and is a matter of serious concern. Thus, there is a need to study how the disease has been propagating across continents by numbers as well as by regions. This study incorporates a detailed description of how the COVID-19 outbreak started in China and managed to spread across the globe rapidly. We take into account the COVID-19 outbreak cases (confirmed, recovered, death) in order to make some observations regarding the pandemic. Given the detailed description of the outbreak, this study would be beneficial to certain industries that may be affected by the outbreak in order to take timely precautionary measures in the future. Further, the study lists some industries that have witnessed the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on a global scale.

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COVID-19 and oral lesions: A review

Journal of Dental Panacea ◽

10.18231/j.jdp.2021.023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 102-105

Author(s):

Vinay S Dua ◽

Amandeep Kaur ◽

Ankit Sikri ◽

Mitasha Sachdeva

Keyword(s):

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Infection Risk ◽

Oral Lesions ◽

Literature Overview ◽

Global Pandemic ◽

Airborne Contamination ◽

High Infection ◽

Oral Symptoms ◽

Professional Practitioners ◽

Dental Environment

A new coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) was detected in China at the end of 2019 and has since caused a worldwide pandemic. This virus is responsible for an acute respiratory syndrome (COVID-19), distinguished by a potentially lethal interstitial bilateral pneumonia. As Sars-CoV-2 is highly infective through airborne contamination, the high infection risk in the dental environment is a serious problem for both professional practitioners and patients. This literature overview at analyzing various reports available on oral symptoms along with possible causation, their relationship to the time of occurrence of clinical symptoms of this global pandemic.

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Assessment of precautionary measures practiced and impact of nationwide lockdown on psychological health of dental professional of Maharashtra due to CoViD -19 pandemic: A cross sectional study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.22308 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Viral Maru ◽

Roshni Mukhi ◽

Rizwan Dawoodbhoy ◽

Daniya Parkar ◽

Meher Kazi

Keyword(s):

Psychological Health ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Male And Female ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Precautionary Measures ◽

The Impact ◽

Dental Professionals

BACKGROUND due to the CoViD -19 pandemic , all countries were forced to impose lockdown which had undesirable effect on the psychological health of health care workers. OBJECTIVE Aim : To assess the precautionary measure practiced and the impact of nationwide lockdown due to CoViD -19 among dental professionals of Maharashtra. METHODS Method: A total of 2056 dental professionals complete the questionnaire based survey. Chi square test was done to compare the practices between male and female dental professionals. RESULTS Result: A statistical significant difference was found between male and female dental professionals with respect to precautionary measures practiced. 70% participants reported a negative impact on their psychological health post nationwide lockdown. CONCLUSIONS Conclusion: Male dental professionals of Maharashtra need to be motivated to practice precautionary measures to protect themselves against CoViD -19 infection. Dental professionals also need to follow certain guidelines to improve their psychological well being post nationwide lockdown. CLINICALTRIAL no

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