Prosthodontic Attitudes and Practices among Dentists during the First Wave of COVID-19 Era

Context: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease that poses a threat in dental practice especially in prosthetic clinics due to the peculiar nature of prosthodontic procedures. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the attitude and practices in prosthodontics during COVID-19 period. Settings and Design: An online cross-sectional survey was done among dentists practicing prosthodontics across Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The survey was carried out by sending validated structured self-administered questionnaire to dentists on different social and speciality platforms. The questionnaire was designed into four segments namely socio-demographics, attitude, practice, and preparedness of dental staff towards COVID-19. Statistical Analysis Used: Data analysis was done using SPSS software program, version 25.0. Statistical significance was established at P =