Abstract
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has and continues to create a huge number of challenges to the globaleconomy and its associated healthcare systems, including dentistry. In the early stages, we have had to rely onmathematical modelling and plans developed from previous healthcare emergencies. As the emergency develops, itis vitally important that policymakers understand the diference between the science and the real-world evidence sothat policy can adapt rapidly to the changing environment. Efective management of future crises will require openchannels of communication across the whole profession, not only to collect, clean, curate and evaluate data but alsoto assess the benefts and harms of any policy change.
DOI
doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-2403-z
Publication Date
2020-12-01
Publication Title
British Dental Journal
Volume
229
Issue
11
ISSN
0007-0610
Embargo Period
2021-11-13
Organisational Unit
Faculty of Health
Recommended Citation
Howe, M. (2020) 'The world is its own best model: modelling and future pandemic planning in dentistry', British Dental Journal, 229(11). Available at: https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-2403-z
