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Shunmugam Kumar Mangal.C1 , Anjaneyulu K2 , Vignesh Ravindran3
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Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness on Various Precautionary Measures one Must Follow While Treating Patients During Coronavirus Pandemic among Dental Practitioners - A Questionnaire based Survey Shunmugam Kumar Mangal.C1 , Anjaneyulu K2 , Vignesh Ravindran3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12510

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The corona disease is a rapidly spreading viral infection caused by COVID-19. Which is caused by the SARSfamily of viruses. It was discovered in the later half of 2019 after which in march 2020 the WHO declaredit a global pandemic as it spread to all the major countries of the world. Due to risk of infection to thepractitioner many clinics have completely closed. While some brave souls still venture outside to treat theirpatients. This study was done to assess the awareness of dental practitioners about the various precautionsthat they must follow while treating patients during coronavirus pandemic. An online survey was conductedwith the help of Google forms was distributed to 100 dental practitioners. The questionnaire consisted of 15questions that were based on the clinical protocols and guidelines one must follow when treating patientsduring the time of COVID-19 pandemic . After obtaining the responses, data was tabulated in excel sheetand was subjected to statistical analysis. The study shows that dental practitioners have better knowledgeof the protocols they must follow when treating their patients during times of pandemic .The study helps tohandle their patients by screening them and protecting themselves and their staff from the risk of infection.
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