Relationship Knowledge Transmission of COVID-19 and Fear of Dental Care During Pandemic in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Knowledge of Parents about Covid with Anxiety Levels in Taking their Children to Pediatric Dentists during Covid-19 Pandemic (A Cross-Sectional Survey)

“…In addition, this was in accordance with the other study [24] [25] which showed that the respondents in her research had good knowledge. The research showed that the respondents' good level of knowledge about Covid-19 and the level of anxiety they felt included in the mild category.…”

Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, awareness, fear, and anxiety levels in pateints visisting the routine dental outpatient department during COVID 19 pandemic - A cross-sectional hospital-based observational research

“…Rather population who is unaware or uneducated are the potential carriers high-risk group and spreaders of this deadly virus who do not follow COVID appropriate behaviors and are eventually increasing the load of infection at all levels. [ 7 ] Hence, it can be clearly stated and when compared with previous studies' knowledge, awareness is must so that the health care workers and also the patients must follow the proper sanitization, double mask, 1-m distance and proper COVID protocols while going for treatment. 71.8% population wanted to get the treatment and check erilization, PPE kits, face shields, HEPA Filters to curb this infection.…”

“…[ 8 9 ] There are various observational studies carried on participants for assessing the symptoms/signs, protective measures, awareness, and perception levels regarding COVID-19 among dentists in various countries like northern Italy LOMBARD, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and various European countires whose results support our present data. [ 5 6 7 ] This survey demonstrated that as a dentists and health care worker it should be our duty to increase the awareness and knowledge among the general population regarding the disease rather than creating a wave of fear we must spread a wave of hope and also educate them at all levels by counseling and motivating them to get the vaccination as early as possible so that they can get their treatment done without stress and anxiety. [ 10 ] Anxiety and stress in any form will also effect the healing and might create posttreatment complications in population.…”

Silver diamine fluoride for early childhood caries- A boon for dentists during COVID-19 pandemic

“…Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a clear liquid containing silver, fluoride and ammonia complex that has been identified as a promising therapeutic agent against dental caries in both primary and permanent dentition. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] It combines the antibacterial effects of silver and the remineralizing effects of fluoride, which makes the SDF a good treatment option for managing caries lesions. 12 In-vitro studies showed significantly less number of S. mutans and L. acidophilus within the lesions treated by local application of SDF, supporting the fact that SDF possessed an anti-microbial activity against cariogenic bacteria.…”

“…8 Most of the people who suffered with dental problems did not visit dental clinics due to limited dental services during the pandemic and fear of contracting the Covid-19 virus through dental care. 9 Alternative measures had been discussed in the literature to offer dental assistance during these unusual times, such as teledentistry, online visits and over the phone advice. 10,11 Non / low aerosol generating procedures are good alternatives for caries management in midst of Covid 19.…”