Reasons for applying to pediatric dental clinics during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

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DURUK G., Serme M., AKKÜÇ S.

JOURNAL OF ORAL HEALTH AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, vol.10, no.SI, 2021 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 10 Issue: SI
• Publication Date: 2021
• Doi Number: 10.22122/johoe.specialissueofcovid-19.1293
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL HEALTH AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
• Keywords: COVID-19, COVID-19 Pandemic, Emergency Management, Dental Application, Pediatric Dentistry, DENTISTRY, COVID-19
• Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused changes in both patient profile and dental services due to the high risk of COVID-19 transmission in dental clinics. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the reasons for applying to the pediatric dental clinics.