Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: COVID-19 has been declared a Global Emergency and drastic containment measures have been instituted rapidly. The changed lifestyle and demanding Medical and Dental professions at the frontline have had to improvise learning and cope with the psychosocial and economic issues affecting personal and patient care adversely. Objective: The aim of this study is to study the psychological problems, depression, anxiety and stress among dental college students and dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic and assess the new modalities of training. Methods: A cross sectional analytical study using a survey questionnaire was conducted among Dental College students and Dentists. Statistical analysis: The association of COVID-19 related mental health problems measured by DASS 21 were analysed using SPSS 21 software. The descriptive statistics, percentages, t-test, Pearsons correlation and ANOVA were used and P value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: There was found to be a high prevalence of psychological issues during COVID-19. The mean stress, anxiety and depression was 12.90+/-8.28, 9.03+/-8.53, 8.02+/-7.80. The P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The blended training was professionally promising. Conclusion: Covid-19 induced psychological disturbance impacts professional training and clinical care adversely requiring timely intervention to provide a healthy environment.