United Kingdom immigration and emigration of oral and maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) specialists 2000-2020: how might Brexit impact on OMFS?

Magennis, Patrick; Begley, Anne; Hölzle, Frank; Ulrich, H.-P.; Brennan, Peter A.; Hutchison, Iain

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.09.030

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“…Dentistry, alongside OMFS and ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialties, is particularly at a high risk during the pandemic period due to procedures which may lead to aerosol generation. 18,19 It has been shown that, in procedures such as surgical bone removal, cavity preparation and root canal access during which aerosol is generated through using high-speed handpiece and ultrasonic devices, these particles can be up to 50 micrometres in size, hence presenting an infection risk if loaded with pathogens. 19 This highlights a significant risk of spread of infectious agent.…”

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Dental emergencies presenting to maxillofacial units during the COVID-19 pandemic: a five-centre UK hospital study

Blackhall

Singh²

2021

Br Dent J

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Access to emergency dental care was unpredictable and significantly limited, particularly during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic period.A proportion of patients with dental emergencies attended hospital emergency services with nowhere else to turn, often with more severe symptoms than normally encountered, having had no treatment and often multiple antibiotic courses.Treatment of patients in a dental setting during the pandemic period was challenging due to transmission risk factors and aerosol generation.

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confidence: 99%