A Study of anxiety and fear level in dental practitioners from coronavirus and need of clinical practice modification to combat Covid -19

An outbreak of novel corona virus (COVID-19) in China has influenced several aspects the life healthcare professionals, especially dentists, who are actually exposed to a higher risk getting infected due close interaction with their patients during treatments.
 The study was conducted understand anxiety and fear level dental practitioners practice current situation. In addition, also evaluate awareness about various modifications needed or required combat COVID-19 clinical practice.
 A cross-sectional by an online survey from 3rd Aug 8th Sept 2020. For central region, well-defined planned at Google doc. total 239 participants 16 different states India had responded. Post scrutiny, completed questionnaires (n = 210) were included study. Statistical analysis performed using SPSS version 25. Chi-Square tests applied
 levels dentists found as; 69% afraid patient visiting clinics. 74.8% scared while providing treatment patients. 47.1% felt suggest think not do until number cases decreases.54.3% interacting treatments, 81% have carry infection clinic home can get family infected. 40% quarantined 59.5% concerned cost on off chance if Infected. Dental state treating pandemic impact around community. either modified process as per recommended guidelines for emergency only, closed down clinics uncertain period.