The impact of COVID-19 on dental education in North America—Where do we go next?

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the dental education community faced unprecedented challenges. In this commentary, we share the perspectives of faculty clinicians, residents and students in academic dental institutions in the United States and Canada. We discuss COVID-19’s impact on various aspects of academic dentistry including patient care, education, research and raise key concerns regarding the future of dental education post-pandemic.