Evaluation of COVID-19 Awareness and Concerns of Patients Admitted to Dentist

Aim: Study aimed to examine the level of knowledge among adult patients admitted to Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, regarding the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and their concerns regarding the transmission of COVID-19 during dental visits. Material and Method: The data were obtained through face to face interviews. According to the sample size formula with unknown population (n=t 2 PQ/d 2 ), 385 people were taken into the sample. Frequency and percentage (%) distribution were used to define the research data. The data obtained from the open-ended questions were categorized and evaluated. The variables were analyzed according to pearson chi-square analysis. Results: A large majority of the participants in the study are concerned about COVID-19. Because of this concern, people are hesitant to contact the dentist for non-emergency dental procedures. Conclusion: Continuity of individual and community dental health can be ensured by understanding the concerns of the patients who apply to the dentist and taking precautions accordingly. The safest way to gain immunity to end the pandemic and return to our normal workflow is by getting vaccinated. Age, gender, education, the presence of chronic diseases and COVID-19 concern can also affect vaccination against COVID-19.