The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Global Effects on Dental Practice. An International Survey

In this study, researchers conducted a global survey (52,491 respondents) to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak among dental professionals in different countries worldwide. Researchers concluded that oral health service provision was not significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, although access to routine care was reduced by temporary lockdowns. Furthermore, reported rates of COVID-19 in dental professionals were not significantly different to those reported in the general population in each country.