Assessment of knowledge and awareness on various precautionary measures one must follow while treating patients during coronavirus pandemic among dental practitioners-a questionnaire based survey

​The corona disease is a rapidly spreading viral infection caused by COVID-19 Which is caused by the SARS family of viruses It was discovered in the later half of 2019 after which in march 2020 the WHO declared it a global pandemic as it spread to all the major countries of the world Due to risk of infection to the practitioner many clinics have completely closed While some brave souls still venture outside to treat their patients This study was done to assess the awareness of dental practitioners about the various precautions that they must follow while treating patients during coronavirus pandemic ​An online survey was conducted with the help of Google forms was distributed to 100 dental practitioners The questionnaire consisted of 15 questions that were based on the clinical protocols and guidelines one must follow when treating patients during the time of COVID-19 pandemic After obtaining the responses, data was tabulated in excel sheet and was subjected to statistical analysis ​The study shows that dental practitioners have better knowledge of the protocols they must follow when treating their patients during times of pandemic The study helps to handle their patients by screening them and protecting themselves and their staff from the risk of infection © 2020, Institute of Medico-Legal Publications All rights reserved