Implications of the COVID-19 vaccine in dental practice of internship dentists at Kafr El-Sheikh University

Abstract

Background: Concerns regarding coronavirus transmission in dentistry practices have been extensively expressed across the world compared with other vocations. Dentistry is the highest at-risk for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 because of the nature of the dental operations and the dental team's proximity to patients. Aim The aim of the study was to assess dental practice of internships dentists at Kafr El-Sheikh University before and after Corona virus (COVID) vaccine availability and to reassess dental practice of them again after providing an educational program about COVID vaccine. Methods Two stages: a cohort study (a prospective study) then an interventional study (one group pretest–posttest design). A total of 217 internship dentists were selected by the systematic random technique. All internships' dentists selected in the practice study will be included in the intervention study. Results No statistically significant difference in other aspects of dental practice before and after vaccine availability; if practice closed/reduced to urgent procedures only. There was a statistical significance in dentists' perception of the COVID-19 vaccine before and after health educational program intervention. Conclusion Despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative impact on dentists and dental practice in Egypt, the COVID vaccine assisted dentists in overcoming the pandemic's long-term effects on their profession's future.