PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON DENTISTS IN WORLDWIDE CLINICAL PRIVATE PRACTIVE

Abstract

Public health emergencies have a great impact on the mental health of the population. The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has affected the entire world psychologically, economically, educationally and politically. The aim of this study was to report issues involving the psychological impacts on dentists in personal, family, financial and professional contexts, in order to understand the new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review covered all available literature up to August 2021; the most relevant studies being included. Based on the literature review, it can be concluded that the dental professional had a great impact on personal and professional life, being emotionally shaken from the beginning of the pandemic to the present day. Resilience, self-care and interaction with a professional in the same area is essential at  this  time for the professional to establish strategies and remain active in the dental care of their patients. Professional psychological counseling will give you the freedom to expose your anxieties, fears and concerns in the midst of the pandemic that the world is experiencing.