Knowledge of Ecuadorian dentists about COVID-19 prevention

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which impacted humanity between 2019 and 2022, significantly disrupted routine activities, and dentists were identified as a high-risk population. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended enhanced biosafety measures during dental care to mitigate the airb...

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Váldodahkki: Arequipa, Edison (author)
Eará dahkkit: Luna-Chonata, Darwin (author), Molina-Jaramillo, Ximena (author), Molina-Jaramillo, Cecilia (author)
Materiálatiipa: article
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Almmustuhtton: 2025
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Liŋkkat:https://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/odontologia/article/view/7612
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Čoahkkáigeassu:The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which impacted humanity between 2019 and 2022, significantly disrupted routine activities, and dentists were identified as a high-risk population. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended enhanced biosafety measures during dental care to mitigate the airborne transmission of SARS-Cov-2. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge among Ecuadorian dentists regarding recommended preventive measures for COVID-19 in 2022. A survey, adapted from the validated Cavazos, et al., used in Mexico, was administered to 280 Ecuadorian dentists. Results indicated a moderate level of knowledge about preventive measures, general care, and clinical care for SARS-CoV-2. While the knowledge of preventive measures to be implemented in dental clinical practice was considered adequate, continuous reinforcement remains essential.