Features of the Organization of Dental Care for Underage Patients in Tense Epidemiological Conditions

Abstract

In modern conditions, dental care for children who need it from an early age is associated with a number of difficulties. The fear of catching a new coronavirus infection has led to a number of restrictions that negatively affect the practice of providing medical care to underage patients. For this reason, it is important to provide dental care to young patients, since the loss of teeth at an early age causes significant problems at an older age. The purpose of the work is to consider the features of the organization of dental care for underage patients in the tense epidemiological conditions associated with the spread of coronavirus infection on a global scale. In the conclusions of the study, it was noted that taking into account the complex epidemiological conditions, approaches to providing dental care will change. Traditional approaches used to address oral health problems in children before the COVID-19 pandemic will need to be adapted to the new era. Minimal intervention methods that minimize or eliminate aerosol formation should be practiced, as well as comprehensive oral health prevention measures to ensure the safety of dental offices at this unprecedented time, to control disease and maintain oral health in the population.