Healthcare Service In The "Dentistry" Profle To The Population Of Moscow Under Restrictive Measures Of Covid-19

Abstract

In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, by the decree of the Mayor of Moscow, the provision of dental services to the population was temporarily suspended, with the exception of diseases and conditions requiring emergency or urgent dental care. A Headquarters was established to coordinate the provision of emergency and urgent dental care for COVID-19 patients and for those who was in isolation during lockdown. The Moscow Healthcare Department has been organized an activity of mobile medical and nursing teams (MNT) to provide emergency medical care in the "dentistry" profle. All MNTs were equipped with portable dental equipment. The MNTs has been working for free within the framework of compulsory medical insurance. For the period from March 26 to June 16 – 2020, medical care was provided to 1501 patients, of which 294 with a confrmed diagnosis of COVID-19, including 57 children. The measures taken were of a temporary nature and were aimed at preserving the health of Moscow residents and preventing the further spread of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 in Moscow.