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Background Cases of COVID-19 first emerged in December 2019. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly worldwide, with daily increases in the numbers of infections and deaths. COVID-19 spreads via airborne transmission, which renders dental treatment a potential source of virus transmission. Dental treatments require the use of handpieces, ultrasonic devices, or air–water syringes, which generate considerable amounts of aerosols. Jordan, being one of the affected countries, instituted preventive lockdown measures on March 17, 2020. Emergency dental treatments were only allowed in dental clinics of the Royal Medical Services of Jordan Armed Forces and Ministry of Health, and were prohibited in other sectors such as private clinics and universities. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the dental treatments performed in three military hospitals during the 44-day lockdown period in Jordan. The investigation explores the impact of COVID-19 on the number of patients and types of performed dental treatments. Methods Data such as number of patients, patients’ age and gender, and performed dental treatments were collected retrospectively from the hospital records and were analyzed. Results Our results showed a 90% (17,591 to 1689) decrease in patient visits during the lockdown period compared to regular days. The total number of treatments (n=1689) during the lockdown period varied between endodontic cases (n=877, 51.9%), extraction and other surgical cases (n=374, 22.1%), restorative cases (n=142, 8.4%), orthodontic treatments (n=4, 0.2%), and other procedures (n=292, 17.3%). The differences in gender and age group among all clinics were statistically significant (P<.001 and P=.02, respectively). Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on the number of patients seeking dental treatments. It also affected the types of treatments performed. Endodontic treatment accounted for almost 50% of patient load during the lockdown compared to approximately 20% during regular days.

Objective: The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of gestational gingivitis and assess oral health status in two groups of women at different stages of pregnancy. Methods: A comparative descriptive study was conducted on pregnant women attending the outpatient antenatal care clinic at Princess Haya Hospital in Aqaba from January 2010 to August 2010. Data were collected from 580 women. Two groups were created. The first group (n=260) included women at their first trimester and the second group (n=320) included women in their third trimester of pregnancy at the time of their dental examination. Data were collected from the women by face-to-face interview and intra-oral examination. The two groups were compared. Results: Gingivitis was detected in 26.8% in women examined during their first trimester of pregnancy as compared to 32.1% in women examined during their third trimester. There was no statistical significant difference in the incidence of gingivitis between trimesters. However, there was significant difference between the first and third trimester of pregnancy regarding associated calculus (p<0.0001) and the presence of malodor (p=0.006) with both being more common in later pregnancy. Oral hygiene habits and regular dental care were much better during first months of pregnancy compared to the last three months (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Our study confirms that the frequency of gingivitis during the third trimester of pregnancy is higher than during the first trimester. Further studies are needed to determine the relation of gingivitis to oral hygiene and dental care habits.

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Spontaneous symptoms of burning mouth without mucosal signs should be considered as a manifestation of undermind pathology and/or distress, and the multi-factorial causes of burning mouth syndrome and sensation need to be referred to the suitable specialist for better treatment results.

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BACKGROUND Cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first emerged in December 2019. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly worldwide, with sharp daily increase in the numbers of infected persons and deaths. COVID-19 spreads via airborne transmission, which renders dental treatment a potential source of virus transmission. Dental treatments require the use of handpieces, ultrasonic devices, and/or air-water syringes, which generate considerable amounts of aerosols. Jordan, being one of the affected countries, instituted preventive lockdown measures from 17 March 2020. Emergency dental treatments were only allowed in dental clinics of the Royal Medical Services of Jordan Armed Forces and Ministry of Health and were prohibited in other sectors such as private clinics and universities. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the dental treatments performed in three military hospitals during the 44-day lockdown period in Jordan. The investigation explores the impact of COVID-19 on the number of patients and types of performed dental treatments. METHODS Data such as number of patients, patients’ age and gender, and performed dental treatments were collected retrospectively from the hospital records and were analysed. RESULTS Our results showed a 90% decrease in patient visits during the lockdown period compared to regular days. Treatments varied between endodontic (51.9% cases), extraction and other surgical (22.1% cases), restorative (8.4% cases), and orthodontic treatments (0.2% cases) and other procedures (17.3%). The differences in gender and age group among all clinics were statistically significant (P=.00 and P=.02, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on the number of patients seeking dental treatments. It also affected the types of treatments performed. Endodontic treatment accounted for almost 50% patient load during the lockdown compared to approximately 20% during regular days.

Objectives:To assess the prevalence, etiology, severity and treatment approaches for schoolaged children, with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and live in Amman -Jordan.Methods: Six hundred children, aged from seven to nine years old, were examined by experienced dentists. The severity and distribution of enamel defects were analyzed, and treatment performed for the MIH affected teeth was recorded. Prenatal and postnatal medical records were reviewed to identify several etiological factors, including high fever, maternal chronic diseases, Cesarean Section and complicated deliveries, and neonatal hospitalization. Analysis of data was performed with p-value set at 0.05. Results:The prevalence of MIH in patients was 17.3%, where 80.8% of the affected children recorded various medical problems associated with the condition either at prenatal, perinatal or postnatal period. 54% of the affected children had more than one medical problem throughout different chronological periods, such as patients having postnatal high fever and complicated delivery. The majority of the affected children had postnatal medical problems. The white creamy discolorations on the chewing surface and coronal third of the crown formed majority of defects; affecting 81% of children. 65.4% of affected children with MIH have only molar hypomineralization with no incisors affected. 38.5 % of patients with MIH have all four first permanent molars affected.In 71.2% of the cases, teeth were mostly treated by composite fillings. Conclusion:MIH is a prevalent finding in Amman. It could be due to different causative disturbances that could take place at different chronological periods. Structural defects vary according to the degree of severity, and there are different clinical management strategies utilized to treat this condition.