Knowledge, Attitudes and Clinical Practices of Pediatric Dentists Regarding Covid-19

Knowledge, Attitudes and Clinical Practices of Pediatric Dentists Regarding Covid-19

This study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and clinical practices of pediatric dentists regarding COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and evaluate the psychological burden on the dentists and children

Aim: This cross sectional study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and clinical practices of pediatric dentists regarding COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and evaluate the psychological burden on the dentists and children.

The study population is pediatric dentists recruited through five pediatric dentists Facebook groups. Web-based questionnaire was created using Google forms, structured of multiple-choice questionnaire, and divided into: (demographic, knowledge, practices, and behavior management techniques) sections. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to describe items included in the survey. Numbers and percentages were used to describe categorical data.

Inclusion Criteria:

Practicing pediatric dentists working in private practices or institutions

Exclusion Criteria Dentists specialized in other disciplins