Research Article: Comparative Assessment of Oral Health Attitudes and Behaviors of First-Time and Previous Dental Patients Undergoing Exodontia Treatment During the COVID- Pandemic in Private Dental Clinics in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Abstract:
The sudden emergence of Corona Virus Disease ? (COVID-) created a worldwide public health emergency, resulting in over a million deaths., Saudi Arabia reported the first case of COVID- on nd March . The Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) immediately launched public awareness initiatives to increase understanding about COVID- transmission channels and preventive actions. This was followed by the imposition of a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-. Until th June , high-risk transmission locations such as shopping malls, restaurants, coffee shops, and saloons were also closed. The health ministry enabled telemedicine and teleconsultation. In addition, the Ministry of Health recommended that dental clinics be closed except for dental emergencies. Also, patients were urged to postpone nonurgent dental treatments and contact their dental practices through teleconsultation to prioritize cases according to their urgency and plan management appropriately.,
Introduction:
The sudden emergence of Corona Virus Disease ? (COVID-) created a worldwide public health emergency, resulting in over a million deaths. , Saudi Arabia reported the first case of COVID- on nd March . The Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) immediately launched public awareness initiatives to increase understanding about COVID- transmission channels and preventive actions. This was followed by the imposition of a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-. Until th June , high-risk transmission locations such…
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