Impact and Perspectives of Pediatric Dental Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic Regarding Unvaccinated Children: A Cross-Sectional Survey

被引:7
作者
Schulz-Weidner, Nelly [1 ]
Schlenz, Maximiliane Amelie [2 ]
Kraemer, Norbert [1 ]
Boukhobza, Sarra [3 ]
Bekes, Katrin [3 ]
机构
[1] Justus Liebig Univ, Dept Pediat Dent, Dent Clin, Schlangenzahl 14, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
[2] Justus Liebig Univ, Dept Prosthodont, Dent Clin, Schlangenzahl 14, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
[3] Univ Clin Dent, Med Univ Vienna, Dept Pediat Dent, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
关键词
dentistry; questionnaire; COVID-19; coronavirus; pandemics; patient care; pediatric dentistry; dentists; HEALTH-CARE; DENTISTS; ATTITUDE; PERCEPTION; KNOWLEDGE; SYMPTOMS;
D O I
10.3390/ijerph182212117
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus has led to enormous challenges in pediatric dental care. In contrast to adults, many children are without any symptoms of disease if infected with COVID-19 and are not vaccinated. The aim of this study was to conduct an inquiry into the perspective of pediatric dentists in Germany towards the impact of COVID-19 on daily patient care during the lockdowns caused by the pandemic. All members of the Germany Society of Pediatric Dentistry were invited to participate in an online survey. The questionnaire focused on five topics: safety measures, well-being/knowledge, patient care, prospects, and demographic data. A total of 549 pediatric dentists participated (58.11% females, 8.2% males, 0.18% inter/diverse, and 33.51% no answer). In total, 75.2% of the dental clinics were open during the first lockdown (LD1) and 78.1% during the second lockdown (LD2). In LD1, only 22.2% were operating at full capacity, while 40.1% were open with restrictions, and 11.8% only offered emergency treatment. In LD2, 71.2% of practices were operating again and resumed offering all treatment methods. A significant decrease in pediatric patients was reported due to the fact of COVID-19. Furthermore, measures, such as oral hygiene and recall appointments, were reduced. Measures that were performed after the lockdown were mainly aerosol-generating procedures and extractions as well as general anesthesia or sedation. The increased willingness to treat in the second lockdown has shown that pediatric dentists have adapted to the pandemic conditions, which seems to be of great importance, especially in view of the problem of unvaccinated children.
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