International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies | 2021
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF COVID-19 PROTOCOLS IN DENTAL CLINIC BY THE PARENTS; A SURVEY-BASED STUDY AMONG THE PARENTS ATTENDING REU CLINICS
Abstract
Introduction: Patients visiting a dental facility expect the dentists to adhere to standard, contact, and airborne safety measures involving the proper use of personal protective gear and hand hygiene habits. \nMaterials and Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted among the parents of pediatric patients using an online survey. 519 parents were contacted in the two campuses of REU. \nResults: 45.3% participants felt that a visit to dental clinic is more dangerous than public places, 11% were not worried about contracting virus from dental clinic, fathers were more positive since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (24.9%). \nConclusion: The overall level of knowledge and awareness regarding dental clinics infection protocol among the study participants is satisfactory. \nKeywords: Parental knowledge, dental treatment, COVID-19, infection control.