Domiciliary dentistry - remote consultation and risk assessment tool.

ABSTRACT

Collecting information in preparation for a domiciliary visit can identify potential barriers to treatment and allow for appropriate planning and mitigation of treatment risks. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way dental professionals can work. Prior identification can eliminate unnecessary visits and so reduce the risk of potential COVID-19 transmission between dental professionals and patients receiving domiciliary dental care. This article will explain two documents the Domiciliary Patient Information Sheet (DPIS) and Domiciliary Risk Assessment (DRA). Case studies will be used to demonstrate the importance of the DPIS and DRA implementation.