Abstract
Data sources Self-developed survey.
Data extraction and synthesis This was a cross-sectional study using a self-administered online survey.
Results Out of 700 randomly selected dentists in Jordan, 368 completed an online survey. Of those, 36% reported that the incubation period for COVID-19 is 1-14 days. The majority were aware of the symptoms of the disease and can identify affected patients. Nonetheless, 36.7% of dentists did not believe it to be a serious public health issue.
Conclusions This group of Jordanian dentists was generally aware of COVID-19 symptoms and mode of transmission. Clinical practice guidelines should be made available to dentists by their associations during such crises.
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Al-Ansari, A. Dentists thoughts about COVID-19. Evid Based Dent 21, 60–61 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41432-020-0102-x
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