The COVID-19 pandemic: implications for dental education

Deery, Chris

doi:10.1038/s41432-020-0089-3

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“…1 Several publications have reported the concerns and experiences of several professions including dentistry and several medical disciplines, to include radiology, surgery and urology. 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 A recent paper by Robbins et al. 2 investigated the impact of the pandemic on radiology resident training and their wellbeing in the United States.…”

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The impact of COVID-19 upon student radiographers and clinical training

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Introduction To investigate student clinical placement concerns and opinions, during the initial COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and to inform educational institution support planning. Methods Between mid-June to mid-July 2020, educational institutions from 12 countries were invited to participate in an online survey designed to gain student radiographer opinion from a wide geographical spread and countries with varying levels of COVID-19 cases. Results 1277 respondents participated, of these 592 had completed clinical placements during January to June 2020. Accommodation and cohabiting risks were identified as challenging, as was isolation from family, travel to clinical placements, and to a lesser extent childcare. Students stated they had been affected by the feeling of isolation and concerns about the virus whilst on placement. Overall 35.4% of all respondents were ‘Not at all worried’ about being a radiographer, however, 64.6% expressed varying levels of concern and individual domestic or health situations significantly impacted responses (p ≤ 0.05). Year 4 students and recent graduates were significantly more likely to be ‘Not worried at all’ compared to Year 2 and 3 students (p ≤ 0.05). The need for improved communication regarding clinical placements scheduling was identified as almost 50% of students on clinical placements between January to June 2020 identified the completion of assessments as challenging. Furthermore, only 66% of respondents with COVID-19 imaging experience stated being confident with personal protective equipment (PPE) use. Conclusion Student radiographers identified key challenges which require consideration to ensure appropriate measures are in place to support their ongoing needs. Importantly PPE training is required before placement regardless of prior COVID-19 imaging experience. Implications for practice As the next academic year commences, the study findings identify important matters to be considered by education institutions with responsibility for Radiography training and as students commence clinical placements during the on-going global COVID-19 pandemic.

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“… Feeling of despair among the healthcare professionals and frontline workers 65 Financial implications Less or no income while salaries have to be paid to the staff Pending payments from the patients because of incomplete work No timely payments to the laboratory Academic implications 66 No chair-side exposure and experience, clinical courses are being replaced by distance learning and online courses. 67 Research oriented studies and activities are at a compromise, as in-vivo studies are being replaced by in-vitro research 68 Lockdown, restriction on elective procedures, restrictions on taking radiographs etc has effected on going in-vivo studies 69 Lack of patient compliance and availability for follow up …”

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“…No chair-side exposure and experience, clinical courses are being replaced by distance learning and online courses. 67 …”

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Comprehensive review of guidelines to practice prosthodontic and implant procedures during COVID-19 pandemic

Pruthi

Parkash

et al. 2020

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research

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Objectives To present a comprehensive review of current literature available on Corona virus disease and dentistry, modifications required in dental and laboratory settings; and recommended disinfection protocols in current scenario. Special emphasis has been given to discuss guidelines for handling different prosthodontic procedures and implications of this pandemic on prosthodontic practice, education and research. Materials and methods Relevant literature pertaining to COVID-19 and dentistry was scrutinized on electronic search engines including PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane. Guidelines given by various organizations, institutions, national and international regulatory bodies and Indian Prosthodontic Society were also consulted to gather information pertaining to the objectives of our review. Results and observations: A total of 160 articles including cross-sectional studies, in vitro study, narrative reviews, letters to the editor and opinions were found to be relevant in accordance with our search strategy. Documented literature revealed that Covid-19 pandemic has culminated in serious clinical, financial and psychological implications in the field of dentistry. Certain steps such as adoption of teledentistry, judicious use of protective equipment, use of rubber dams, pre-procedural rinses have been suggested unanimously. However, there is a dearth of evidence-based recommendations in literature. Data regarding consequences of delaying prosthodontic procedures and patients’ perspectives is also sparse. Conclusion The COVID-19 necessitates the need to adopt a balanced approach while treating patients and safeguarding the dental professionals at the same time. Risk-benefit ratio has to be assessed along with stringent following of guidelines and disinfection protocols to combat this unprecedented situation.

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“…For the said topics, teaching methodologies can be categorized as synchronous and asynchronous ways of learning. 4,5 These are well accepted and observed as appropriate techniques for dental education. [6][7][8] Synchronous learning is real time and can help students feel connected even if they aren't in the lecture hall.…”

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Effective teaching methodologies for dentistry during covid-19 pandemic – A review

Karemore¹,

Karemore²

2021

JETHS

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The challenging times of this pandemic had effect on teaching learning methods in various dental institutes. The paradigm shift during COVID-19 asked to break away from more traditional, less flexible physical methodologies and adapt to newer advanced online ones. This review has discussed challenges encountered by teachers and students and various online teaching learning tools which can be routinely practised for theoretical and clinical teaching. It is said that technology in education is only useful if it improves the experience in some way for educators or students. It is not meant to be a substitute for what can be accomplished in class, though all the subjects of Dentistry can be taught by using smart tools, leaving no gap in learning, deserved by our students.

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The COVID-19 pandemic: implications for dental education

Cited by 108 publications

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The impact of COVID-19 upon student radiographers and clinical training

The impact of COVID-19 upon student radiographers and clinical training

Comprehensive review of guidelines to practice prosthodontic and implant procedures during COVID-19 pandemic

Effective teaching methodologies for dentistry during covid-19 pandemic – A review

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