Oral Health and Dental Management

Impact of Covid-19 on patients receiving orthodontic treatment: A systematic review

42^nd International Conference on Dental and Oral Health

January 22, 2025 | Webinar

Reem Alkahtani

Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Saudi Arabia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: OHDM

Abstract:

In December 2019, an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown aetiology emerged in China. A coronavirus was identified as the causative agent and subsequently named COVID-19 by World Health Organization (WHO)(Sohrabi et al.2020). This epidemic has had an impact on dental care, with most federal, regional, and municipal authorities advocating the closure of dental and orthodontic institutions to decrease the risk of infection, while only offering emergency dental and orthodontic care (Isiekwe, I et al., 2021). Aim of the study: This study aimed to systematically assess the challenges faced by orthodontic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on their treatment.

Biography :

DR REEM ALKAHTANI is a general practitioner in Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She has done his graduation from Vision College in Riyadh. She dedicated with over 7 years of experience in the dental field. She has an outstanding clinical experience in dental treatment: restorative, endodontic & orthodontic, as well as attachment with consultants. Committed to providing the best patient care through communication and high-quality services. She had published various research papers in National and international journals. Presently, she is working in department of Dental at PSMMC, KSA.