MID (Minimal Intervention Dentistry) by Pediatric Dentist Specialist in City of Surabaya during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract
Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic that has occurred worldwide due to the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus requires adaptation, including in dentistry. Changes in dental care services have occurred in Indonesia, including closing practices, using PPE up to level 4, types of procedures that can be given, duration of treatment, and criteria for pediatric patients companion. Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) is defined as a principle in dentistry that aims to maintain oral tissue and prevent the development of a more severe disease. This technique is child-friendly because it does not involve various dental instruments that tend to increase anxiety. MID also produces small amounts of aerosols resulting minimal spread of COVID-19. Objective: This study aims to raise awareness about the application of MID by pediatric dentists specialist in the city of Surabaya during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study utilized a questionnaire as the primary research instrument to gather data from a sample of 33 respondents out of a population of 60 pediatric dentists in Surabaya. The questionnaire covered various aspects, including the location and type of practice, years of practice, experience with practice closures, and data on actions taken by respondents regarding the implementation of MID measures during the pandemic. Results: Pediatric dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced a series of changes in its implementation, including closing practices for a period of several days, weeks and months, in 18.87%, 24.53%, 56.6% respectively. MID procedures have been widely used by pediatric dentists since before pandemic (80%) are fissure sealants with HVGIC ingredients (80%), Preventive Resin Restoration (82.8%), GIC restorations (83.9%), and SSC Hall Technique (77.3%). There were variations in the number of MID procedures performed by pediatric dentists the city of Surabaya during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of which had increased (26.67%), decreased (33.33%) and remained constant (40%). Conclusion: The implementation of the MID advantages in pediatric dentistry is very useful and has been applied before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and is recommended for future use.
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Kashyap N, et al. Pediatric Dentistry: Challenges during COVID-19 Pandemic. J Dental Health Oral Res. 2021;2(2):1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.46889/ JDHOR.2021.2301
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Kumar AS, Balasubramaniam A, Chellappa LR. Prevalence of Pit and Fissure Sealant Pre and Post Covid-19 Infection: A Retrospective University Hospital Setting Study. Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science. 2022; 10(1): 26-35.
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Melo L, Blum IR, Foxton RM. Should new operating procedures arising from COVID-19 make us re-think our management of deep caries? Primary Dental Journal. 2022;11(1):72-74. https://doi.org/10.1177/ 20501684221085872
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Peng X, Xu X, Li Y, Cheng L, Zhou X, Ren B. Transmission routes of 2019-nCoV and controls in dental practice. IJOS. 2020; 12(9): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41368-020-0075-9
Dempsy Chengappa M M, Bali A, Kaul R, Koul R. Pediatric dentistry post coronavirus disease 2019: Changing treatment paradigms in the pandemic setting. J Oral Res Rev. 2022;14:50-5. https://doi.org/10.4103/jorr.jorr_55_20
Somaraj, V., Ravishankar, P., Ramya, S., Jeevetha, M., Gandhimathi, M., Gowthambala, S. Minimal Invasive Dentistry: Dawn of a New Era in Tooth Preservation. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences. 2018; 3(6): 10-13.
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Badar S, Tabassum S, Khan FR, Ghafoor R. Effectiveness of Hall Technique for Primary Carious Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry. 2019; 12(5), 445–452. https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1666
Alamoudi RA, Basudan S, Mahboub M, Baghlaf K. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Treatment in Children: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis in Jeddah City. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2022;14:95-102. Published 2022 Apr 13. https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S353514
Hussein I, Al Halabi M, Kowash M, et al. Use of the Hall technique by specialist paediatric dentists: a global perspective. Br Dent J. 2020;228(1):33-38. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-019-1100-2
Shah S. COVID-19 and paediatric dentistry- traversing the challenges. A narrative review. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. 2020; 58(1): 22-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2020.08.007
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2023-06-24
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MID (Minimal Intervention Dentistry) by Pediatric Dentist Specialist in City of Surabaya during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Journal of Indonesian Dental Association, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 1, p. 15-22, june 2023.
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