Practice Management
Blake Adams, DDS
Pediatric Dental Resident
Bronx- Lebanon Hospital, New York, NY
BronxCare Health System
New York, New York, United States
Ingrid Dowrich, DDS, DDS
Bronxcare Health System
Ann Layvey-Tardalo, DMD, MPH
Bronxcare health System
bronx, New York, United States
Ann Layvey-Tardalo, DMD, MPH
Bronxcare health System
bronx, New York, United States
Purpose: The significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parental attitudes towards seeking dental care for their children cannot be overstated due to close proximity between dental providers and patients during treatment. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to assess parental perceptions on their children’s oral health during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide recommendations for pediatric dentists in response to future global health crisis.
Methods: This six month (August 2022-January 2023) cross-sectional research study was conducted via an anonymous and voluntary survey questionnaire consisting of 20 questions given to parents who present to the Pediatric Dental Clinic at BronxCare Health System with their children. The survey collected demographic information along with parental attitudes and oral health practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inclusion criteria were: Parents of children in the age range of 0-12 years old; parents who can read and understand English or Spanish; and parents of children who present for comprehensive oral evaluation or periodic oral examination. Parents who did not fit this criteria were excluded from the study.
Results: Pending statistical analysis. One hundred eighty-nine surveys have been collected at this time.