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ALVAREZ SERRANO, Susana. COVID-19: An opportunity to raise awareness about dentists’ holistic wellbeing?. Rev. Asoc. Odontol. Argent. [online]. 2021, vol.109, n.3, pp.145-148.  Epub 15-Dez-2021. ISSN 2683-7226.  http://dx.doi.org/10.52979/raoa.1180.

The COVID-19 pandemic created a profound state of bewilderment and uncertainty among dentists regarding their professional practice, economy and personal care. An online survey posted on social media in October 2020 asked questions about professional practice in this context and other variables such as signs of anxiety, depression and resilience.

Dentists reported signs of stress, anxiety, emotional tension, difficulty to get to sleep, and feelings of guilt and loneliness. Most of them felt that the efforts they made to do their job and ensure their personal care in this new paradigm were not valued by the healthcare system, as reflected by the low compensation for their services. From the data obtained through the survey and the feelings of vehemence and grief expressed by respondents, it is concluded there is a need for action and change.

Palavras-chave : COVID-19; dentist; healthcare system; odontology; professional health; professional practice; professional wellbeing; resilience; selfcare.

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