How do you feel COVID-19 has impacted the dentistry profession over the last couple of years?

Before your interview, fully verse yourself on the latest standards, procedures, and regulatory changes in the dental industry due to viral concerns. Because COVID-19 is transmissible through respiratory droplets, the risk of viral exposure is elevated among dentists, putting them at risk. Patients are the primary source of infection for dentists.

Mask wearing for patients is not a viable option since their mouth needs to be open for their procedures, putting dentists at direct risk of close exposure. The rules and procedures for dentists to wear protective gear only make performing their job more difficult. Additional steps for disinfection and higher standards for changing tools add significant time to each appointment, leaving less room for the number of patients to be treated in a day. All of these equates to a lower number of patients and higher expenses while generating significantly less income.