COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on dental education: discussing current and future perspectives
Renato Assis Machado, Paulo Rogério Ferreti Bonan, Danyel Elias da Cruz Pérez, Hercílio Martelli Júnior
Abstract
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, many dental schools and instructors are rethinking the way they teach and interact with students. New perspectives regarding a change in face-to-face activities, social isolation and the reformulation of clinical activities result in a transition toward e-learning and e-teaching processes. In this review, we discuss some favorable aspects and difficulties associated with virtual teaching and learning, searching for available tools and techniques as well as new perspectives.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Social isolationIsolation (microbiology)Dental educationFace (sociological concept)MEDLINEMedical educationPsychologyMedicinePolitical scienceSociologyVirologySocial sciencePathologyPsychotherapistLawDiseaseMicrobiologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)BiologyDental Research and COVID-19COVID-19 diagnosis using AISocial Media in Health Education