Guidelines for innovation in dental education during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Authors
Hong, Guang ; Chang, Tsai-Yu ; Terry, Andrew ; Chuenjitwongsa, Supachai ; Park, Young-Seok ; Tsoi, James K. ; Kusdhany, M. F. Lindawati S. ; Egusa, Hiroshi ; Yamada, Satoru ; Kwon, Jae-Sung ; Seow, Liang-Lin ; Garcia, Ma Cristina A. G. ; Wong, Mun-Loke ; Auychai, Prim ; Hsu, Ming-Lun
Citation
JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE, Vol.63(1) : 107-110, 2021-01
Journal Title
JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE
ISSN
1343-4934
Issue Date
2021-01
Keywords
COVID-19 ; dental education ; guideline
Abstract
During the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, dental education and training requiring face-to-face interaction must prioritize infection prevention and the safety of students, staff. and patients. In July 2020, the Association for Dental Education, Asia Pacific (ADEAP) published safety guidelines for safe dental education during the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines summarize ADEAP recommendations for classroom-based courses, reopening of simulated training courses and dental clinics, and provision of clinical skills training courses in dentistry during the COIVID-19 pandemic. They have been formulated to ensure the safety of students and teaching staff, dental auxiliary staff, and patients. However, the present guidelines are considered appropriate only when the number of COVID-19 epidemic cases has been significantly reduced, i.e. when the epidemiological curve has flattened in the area concerned. The criteria for lifting restrictions on activities should be consistent with relevant jurisdictional guidelines.