Science Mapping Analysis of COVID-19 Articles Published in Dental Journals

Soltani, Parisa; Baghaei, Kimia; Tafti, Kioumars Tavakoli; Spagnuolo, Gianrico

doi:10.3390/ijerph18042110

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“…Dental staff may develop an increased risk of infection due to the proximity of patients, who cannot wear masks during treatment and keep their mouth open [106]. The high risk is also caused by instruments and equipment that generate aerosols that contain oral and respiratory fluids, such as high-speed and ultrasonic scaling devices, both of which use a water-coolant [86,[106][107][108]. Dental radiology, which does not allow the use of a rubber dam, is equally risky, as the patient may cough or gag if the image receptor is placed deep inside the mouth [109].…”

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COVID-19 and Its Repercussions on Oral Health: A Review

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In 2019, a new type of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, the causing agent of COVID-19, was first detected in Wuhan, China. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. The manifestations of COVID-19 are mostly age-dependent and potentially more severe in cases with involved co-morbidities. The gravity of the symptoms depends on the clinical stage of the infection. The most common symptoms include runny nose and nasal congestion, anosmia, dysgeusia or hypogeusia, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, respiratory distress, fatigue, ocular symptoms, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. These systemic conditions are often accompanied by skin and mucosal lesions. Oral lesions reported in patients with COVID-19 include: herpex simplex, candidiasis, geographic tongue, aphthous-like ulcers, hemorrhagic ulcerations, necrotic ulcerations, white hairy tongue, reddish macules, erythematous surfaces, petechiae, and pustular enanthema. It is still unclear if these manifestations are a direct result of the viral infection, a consequence of systemic deterioration, or adverse reactions to treatments. Poor oral hygiene in hospitalized or quarantined COVID-19 patients should also be considered as an aggravating condition. This narrative review is focused on presenting the most relevant data from the literature regarding oral manifestations related to SARS-CoV-2, as well as the challenges faced by the dental system during this pandemic. A routine intraoral examination is recommended in COVID-19 patients, either suspected or confirmed, as, in certain cases, oral manifestations represent a sign of severe infection or even of a life-threatening condition. It is our belief that extensive knowledge of all possible manifestations, including oral lesions, in cases of COVID-19 is of great importance in the present uncertain context, including new, currently emerging viral variants with unknown future impact.

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COVID-19 and Its Repercussions on Oral Health: A Review

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“…During the spring lockdown in 2020 and because of social distancing, only essential services were left open. Oral dental professionals were significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the mass closure of dental offices [ 2 , 3 ]. The pandemic has had a continuing effect on the orthodontic treatment, as the orthodontic treatment is a long process that requires regular visits [ 4 ].…”

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The Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Interest in Orthodontic Treatment and Perspectives for the Future. Real-Time Surveillance Using Google Trends

Sycińska-Dziarnowska

Bielawska-Victorini

Budzyńska

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak may have a large impact on orthodontic treatment. Regular orthodontic visits were strongly and widely interrupted by the unprecedented epidemiological threat. Methods: The data regarding orthodontic queries were investigated in a real-time surveillance using Google Trends. Search terms “braces”, “invisalign”, “get braces”, “get braces off”, “braces pain” and the phrase “social distancing” were analyzed regarding the year preceding the pandemic outbreak and the time of the pandemic. Moreover, the five-year trend for queries “braces” vs. “invisalign”, as an example of different types of orthodontic appliances, was compared. Results: There was a significant decrease in orthodontics phrase queries in the spring of 2020, connected with the worldwide restrictions and lockdowns announced all over the world. There was a lower interest in the “braces pain” query during the first lockdown in 2020. The number of searches for “invisalign” increased steadily over time, while the number of searches for “braces” was relatively stable across the investigated time period. Conclusions: The course of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on the orthodontic-related search queries. Orthodontists must be better-prepared for any sudden changes in the possible future in the epidemiological situation that may change accessibility to dental offices.

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“…While the current guidelines are a helpful starting point to move our practice forward, they should be expanded to include the post-COVID-19 patients, many with prolonged symptoms [ 55 , 56 ]. Future research should be carried on the long-term effects of the COVID-19 virus in the oral cavity and the upper aerodigestive tract, effects of thromboprophylaxis in emergent dental treatment, and safe administration of perioperative antibiotics and analgesics in post-COVID-19 patients.…”

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A Review of Prolonged Post-COVID-19 Symptoms and Their Implications on Dental Management

Chakraborty

Jamal

Battineni

et al. 2021

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The available data regarding the short and long-term consequences of COVID-19 is still insufficient. This narrative review aims to provide information on the prolonged COVID-19 symptoms in recovered patients and their implications during dental management. Additionally, this manuscript highlights the oral manifestations of COVID-19 and its management. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases, WHO and CDC websites, and grey literature was searched through Google Scholar. Clinical articles (clinical trials, case-reports, cohort, and cross-sectional studies) were included, reporting prolonged post-COVID-19 symptoms. Although COVID-19 is an infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs, its multi-organ involvement is responsible for several prolonged symptoms, including oral implications. In recovered patients with prolonged COVID-19 symptoms, considerations for providing dental treatment has to be made as they can present with assortment of symptoms. These prolonged post-COVID-19 symptoms can affect the delivery of the required dental treatment. Hence, the recommendations proposed in this narrative review can be a useful starting point to aid dental teams providing adequate care for such recovered patients.

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Science Mapping Analysis of COVID-19 Articles Published in Dental Journals

Cited by 20 publications

References 18 publications

COVID-19 and Its Repercussions on Oral Health: A Review

COVID-19 and Its Repercussions on Oral Health: A Review

The Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Interest in Orthodontic Treatment and Perspectives for the Future. Real-Time Surveillance Using Google Trends

A Review of Prolonged Post-COVID-19 Symptoms and Their Implications on Dental Management

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