Oral Surgery During Covid-19 Epidemic – Albanian Experience for Patient Management Attending Emergency Dental Services

Merita Bardhoshi
Full Lector

Abstract

The first two cases of COVID-19 in Albania were confirmed on 8 March 2020 by the Institute of Public Health in Tirana. Strict containment measures were adopted by the Government, during the lockdown and a re-organisation of dental care services in Albania was implemented.The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of patients who accessed the Department of Oral Surgery of the University Dental Clinic and to report the preventive measures adopted during the lockdown period of 19 March to 18 May 2020.

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