Provision of dental hospital services during the COVID-19 epidemic

Data sources Information about health services provision of public tertiary dental hospitals in China mainland was retrieved through a web search engine. Data analysis The status of non-emergency dental services, emergency dental services and online professional consultation was recorded and analysed. If telehealth was provided, the charge, means of access, service time and service content were investigated. The geographical distribution of hospitals was recorded and classified. Results A total of 48 dental hospitals were included in the study. All 48 dental hospitals suspended general non-emergency dental treatment. They provided emergency dental services only. Conclusions There was a significant change in the health service provision of Chinese dental hospitals during the COVID-19 epidemic and wider use of telehealth in the eastern region.