COVID-19 Morbidity Among Oral Health Professionals in Brazil

• DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2021.05.005
• Publication Date: 2021-05-21T18:30:17Z
• Authors: Raquel Conceição ...; Viviane Elisângel...; Najara Barbosa da...; Lorrany Gabriela ...; João Henrique Lar...; Maria Inês Barrei...; Gizelton Pereira ...
• Keywords: Cumulative incidence; Health Professionals

We evaluated and compared the cumulative incidence of confirmed COVID-19 cases between oral health professionals general population in Brazil.Secondary data from notification laboratory unconfirmed National system for 41 epidemiological weeks were analysed (dentist + technicians/assistants) population. The incidences obtained by ratio total number to Brazilian or registered with Federal Council Dentistry adjusted age. then compared.The age-standardised 18.70/1000 17.71/1000 population, a 1.05. highest observed states Roraima (67.05/1000), Tocantins (58.81/1000), Amazonas (58.24/1000). In 14 states, higher among than There was decrease new 29th 30th both populations.COVID-19 infections similar that However, 5% professionals, varying states.Infection control practices might help lower risk contamination dental settings.