COVID-19 pandemic and dental practice in Ghana
Open Access
- 31 December 2020
- journal article
- Published by African Journals Online (AJOL) in Ghana Medical Journal
- Vol. 54 (4s), 100-103
- https://doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v54i4s.15
Abstract
With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems and their provision of care has globally been challenged, including the delivery of Oral healthcare. In Ghana, it has become imperative that healthcare delivery including the practice of Dentistry and its sub-specialties be re-oriented in our peculiar setting to ensure minimal risk of spread of the infection. This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the practice of Dentistry in the country.Keywords
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