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[DENTAL CARE FOR MOSCOW REGION CITIZENS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (APRIL-JUNE 2020)]
A G Stroganova1, M A Amkhadova2, O Y Alexandrova2
1Moscow Regional Dental Clinic, 129110, Moscow, Russia, stroganova1711@mail.ru.
Summary
Suspending routine dental care in the Moscow region during early COVID-19 reduced virus transmission in dental settings. This measure also lowered infection rates among dental professionals by decreasing patient and staff exposure.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- The oral cavity presents an epidemiological risk due to high viral and bacterial loads.
- Dentists face a risk of contracting COVID-19, a novel coronavirus infection, despite their specialized field.
- Routine dental care provision was halted in most Russian Federation regions, including Moscow, from late March to June 20, 2020, to curb COVID-19 spread.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of suspending routine dental care on COVID-19 transmission within dental organizations.
- To evaluate the effect of this suspension on infection rates among dental personnel.
Main Methods:
- Daily monitoring of patient data by the Moscow region chief dentist's team during the suspension period.
- Analysis of COVID-19 transmission dynamics in dental settings before and during the care suspension.
Main Results:
- The suspension of routine dental care significantly decreased COVID-19 contact transmission in medical facilities during peak infection periods.
- Reduced patient numbers allowed for decreased medical personnel in organizations, contributing to lower reported morbidity among doctors.
Conclusions:
- Halting routine dental services effectively mitigated SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) transmission in dental environments.
- The strategy proved beneficial in protecting both patients and dental healthcare workers from infection during the pandemic's critical phase.
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