Knowledge of dentists, dental auxiliaries, and students regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey.

Suliman Y ShahinAmr Saeed Mabark BugshanKhalid S AlmulhimMishali S AlShariefYousif A Al-DulaijanIntisar SiddiquiFaisal D Al-Qarni

Published in: BMC oral health (2020)

Dental professionals seem to be consistent regarding their knowledge of the incubation period of SARS-CoV-2. However, knowledge of viral survivability and recommended hand-soap washing time was significantly variable among the professionals. A high degree of apprehension toward suspected COVID-19 patients existed among all dental professionals. Pandemic-awareness campaigns are essential among healthcare providers.

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