Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on Paediatric Dental Attendance

This retrospective study evaluates the effect of COVID-19 on pediatric dental attendance. Published in Clinical Oral Investigations, results from this study indicated a significant reduction in aggregated emergency/non-emergency visits during the pandemic period. Furthermore, non-emergency routine dental visits also exhibited a decline. The study concluded that suspension of routine dental care may result in an increase in treatment demand during the post-pandemic period.