Table 2.
Knowledge Scores on COVID-19 Among Dental Specialists
| Knowledge | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery | Periodontics | Prosthodontics | Pedodontics | Orthodontics | Overall Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do you know that COVID-19 is a viral infection? | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 100% |
| Do you know that COVID-19 is fatal? | 81% | 93% | 81% | 74% | 75% | 82% | 81% |
| Do you know that COVID-19 is transmitted by close contact with an infected person? | 95% | 98% | 100% | 98% | 98% | 100% | 98% |
| Do you know that fever, cough, and shortness of breath are symptoms of COVID-19? | 98% | 98% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 98% | 99% |
| Do you know that the incubation period is COVID-19 is 2 weeks? | 90% | 91% | 94% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 93% |
| Do you think the vaccine is available in markets? | 94% | 91% | 87% | 90% | 93% | 89% | 91% |
| Do you think washing hands with soap and water or sanitizer can help prevent COVID-19 transmission? | 84% | 91% | 95% | 97% | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| Do you know dentists are at a higher risk of COVID-19? | 97% | 100% | 98% | 100% | 99% | 98% | 99% |
| Do you think patients with underlying chronic diseases are at a higher risk of COVID-19? | 97% | 95% | 100% | 98% | 96% | 98% | 97% |
| Do you know that the use of N-95 can help in avoiding COVID-19? | 71% | 91% | 77% | 76% | 75% | 83% | 79% |