UK oral surgeons' early response to the COVID ‐19 pandemic and impact on patient care

ConclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted UK oral surgery services particularly in the early stage and highlight the lack of preparedness. As availability of PPE and evidence on aerosol-generating procedures and infection control became more readily accessible, surgeons became more confident to provide emergency surgical treatment rather than just phone consultations. The impact on patients' oral health is likely to have been profound.

Source: Oral Surgery - February 24, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Richard Moore, Divya Keshani, Paul Coulthard Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research