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Endodontic treatment during COVID-19 pandemic - Economic perception of dental professionals
Malhão, Eduarda Carrera; Gomes, Fabio de Almeida; Ferreira, Cláudio Maniglia; Lima, Danilo Lopes Ferreira; Casarin, Maísa; Pappen, Fernanda Geraldo.
Afiliação
  • Malhão, Eduarda Carrera; Federal University of Pelotas. Pelotas. BR
  • Gomes, Fabio de Almeida; University of Fortaleza. Fortaleza. BR
  • Ferreira, Cláudio Maniglia; University of Fortaleza. Fortaleza. BR
  • Lima, Danilo Lopes Ferreira; University of Fortaleza. Fortaleza. BR
  • Casarin, Maísa; Federal University of Pelotas. Pelotas. BR
  • Pappen, Fernanda Geraldo; Federal University of Pelotas. Pelotas. BR
Braz. j. oral sci ; 20: e213555, jan.-dez. 2021. tab
Artigo em Inglês | BBO - Odontologia, LILACS | ID: biblio-1254634
Biblioteca responsável: BR218.1
ABSTRACT

Aim:

This study evaluated, by the application of questionnaires, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the clinical routine and inspection by the competent authorities, on the flow of patients in the office, as well as on possible changes in Endodontic treatment costs and the amounts charged to patients.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2nd, 2020 to May 6th, 2020, using an online questionnaire with a convenience sample. The inclusion criterion was professionals who perform endodontic treatments in daily clinical practice and who professional setting is private practice. The questionnaire brought questions about the impact on costs and the amount charged to the patient.

Results:

A total of 1042 questionnaires were answered from all the different states of Brazil, by professional who usually perform Endodontic treatment, and who is working in private practice. A total of 1010 (96.9%) respondents affirm it was necessary to modify the protective equipment in endodontic treatment due to pandemic and longer intervals between appointments was cited by 922 (88.5%), economically affecting the dental practice. There was no association between routine changes and economic impacts with gender, professional experience, area of residence or education level.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, most dental professionals recognized changes in the routine of endodontic treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have a perception of increase in endodontic costs, and reduction in the volume of patients
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Texto completo: Disponível Coleções: Bases de dados internacionais Base de dados: BBO - Odontologia / LILACS Assunto principal: Inquéritos e Questionários / Coronavirus / Consultórios Odontológicos / Endodontia Tipo de estudo: Avaliação econômica em saúde / Estudo observacional / Fatores de risco Limite: Feminino / Humanos / Masculino Idioma: Inglês Revista: Braz. j. oral sci Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: Disponível Coleções: Bases de dados internacionais Base de dados: BBO - Odontologia / LILACS Assunto principal: Inquéritos e Questionários / Coronavirus / Consultórios Odontológicos / Endodontia Tipo de estudo: Avaliação econômica em saúde / Estudo observacional / Fatores de risco Limite: Feminino / Humanos / Masculino Idioma: Inglês Revista: Braz. j. oral sci Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Artigo