COVID-19 Pandemic impact on Brazil's Public Dental System

The present study aimed to estimate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dental care procedures in Public Health System Brazil. A retrospective, ecological was carried out, comprising 5,564 Brazilian municipalities. number (per 100,000 inhabitants) performed (SUS) outcome. estimated by comparing rate for each month 2020 with rates observed equivalent months 2019, considering period from March August. Regulatory legislation regarding restrictions care, issued state governments 27 federative units, used mediation analysis. 55% reduction all (IRR = 0.45, 95%CI 0.39–0.51), while other months, remained ≥ 88%. biggest decrease collective preventive (reduction ≥99%) between April and Procedures that were less likely generate aerosols (tooth extraction prosthetic) emergencies showed smallest reduction. not mediated imposed (p>0.05). noteworthy terms out Dental Service. lack access, delay elective could result an overburdened system, post-Pandemic.