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COVID-19: The Patients' Perceived Impact on Dental Care
Alessandra Amato1, Alfredo Iandolo1, Giuseppe Scelza1
1Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy.
Objectives:
The present study aims to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on people's mental and physical balance, oral hygiene habits, type of diet, perceived safety of returning to the dentist, and aesthetics with the use of masks.
Materials And Methods:
An online questionnaire was submitted to the Italian population between December 2020 and January 2021. It was sent via online platforms and included 21 questions.
Statistical Analysis:
Differences in rates were calculated by using the Chi-square test. The level of significance was set at p <0.05.
Results:
A total of 1,008 individuals completed the questionnaire. About 72% of participants were not concerned about returning to the dentist. Approximately 45% of the individuals intensified their oral hygiene and preventive rules. About 38% of participants increased their carbohydrate intake, while 28% increased their fat consumption. Furthermore, 75% of the participants felt that the mask did not diminish the beauty of their smile.
Conclusions:
Most participants felt comfortable returning to the dentist but only for more urgent treatment. However, most people reported that they had not stepped up their home oral hygiene measures. The biggest changes in the population's eating habits involved increased carbohydrate and fat consumption. Finally, most participants responded that mask use did not compromise their aesthetics.
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