FDI: We Are Seeing A “Dental Disaster” Due To Pandemic

Dentistry Today  (3/18) reports that “ahead of World Oral Health Day  on March 20 and a year into the pandemic, FDI World Dental Federation councilors and members say they are seeing firsthand the catastrophic aftermath of the virus on the health of people’s teeth and gums in dental practices around the globe.” FDI President Dr. Gerhard Konrad Seeberger said, “Let’s call it for what it is, a dental disaster.” The “pandemic’s repeated lockdowns, restrictions on people’s movements, and work-at-home edicts have all contributed to shifting daily habits and behaviors, ultimately impacting people’s oral health, FDI said.” Dr. Seeberger stressed that “people must not be afraid to visit the dentist. Safeguarding oral health is of paramount importance to ensure general health, well-being, and a good quality of life.”

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