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authors: Forrester, S.; Fisher, G.; Chieng, C.Y.; Rogers, S.N.
title: Oral and Maxillofacial Dental Care Professionals in Critical Care during COVID-19 pandemic
date: 2020-08-25
journal: Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.08.100
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doc_id: 1009538
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At the high of the Covid-19 pandemic there was a ‘call to arms’ across the Oral and Maxillofacial staff. This article reports on the extended role of the Departments Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) and the tremendous opportunity and value that temporary redeployment presented.

In my job plan I do an all-day clinic at Arrowe Park Hospital. It was with great admiration that I heard the recount from Sarah and Gillian. I found it very moving especially in the context of the fear associated with the early stages of the pandemic emergency. I encouraged them to put pen to paper and I agreed to help transform their personal notes into something that could be suitable for Journal publication. I think the role of our Dental Nurses and Hygienists need to be underscored and the short article I hope will be of interest and inspiration to our colleagues and their staff. I was not sure if was best as a leading article but have submitted it as a short communication.

Of course, BJOMS is our favoured first journal and if you would kindly consider the submission we would be most grateful. 

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