COVID-19 Impact, Knowledge, and Preparedness Among Dental Hygienists in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

Published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, this study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on dental hygiene professionals practicing in Saudi Arabia and measures their knowledge and preparedness to provide care during the pandemic. Researchers concluded that knowledgeable dental hygienists were significantly more prepared to treat patients during the pandemic and that stress positively influenced knowledge acquisition.