SARS-CoV-2 test outcomes among dentists and dental hygienists with COVID-19-like complaints:A retrospective analysis from the Netherlands

Objective This retrospective analysis aimed to evaluate, among individuals with COVID-19-like symptoms, the percentage of SARS-CoV-2 positive oral healthcare workers relative to healthcare workers in general and a non-close-contact occupation reference group in the Netherlands. Material and Methods Data was retrospectively analyzed based on data extracted from the CoronIT database. This contained mass testing data for those experiencing symptoms compatible with COVID-19 recorded from June 2020 up to February 2021. The total number of tests taken and the number of SARS-CoV-2 positive tests were... Mehr ...