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Knowledge about coronavirus disease 2019: Implication for dentists in Saudi Arabia
1Dental Public Health Division, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Dentists in Saudi Arabia demonstrated strong knowledge of COVID-19. However, enhancing infection control training is recommended to improve their readiness and confidence when treating dental patients.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Saudi Ministry of Health developed COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
- Assessing dentists' knowledge of these guidelines is crucial for patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate dentists' understanding of COVID-19 and Ministry of Health guidelines.
- To assess preparedness for treating dental patients during the pandemic in Saudi Arabia.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing an online survey.
- Data collected from dentists in Saudi Arabia between March and May 2020.
Main Results:
- 294 dentists participated; all were aware of COVID-19 basics.
- 72.4% knew about published guidelines; 53% received infection control training.
- Awareness of PPE guidelines varied (64.6% donning, 78.6% doffing).
Conclusions:
- Dentists in Saudi Arabia possess optimal knowledge regarding COVID-19.
- Further infection control training is advised to boost dentist confidence and readiness.
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