COVID-19 as an opportunity for minimally-invasive dentistry: a national cross-sectional survey.

Background: During the COVID19 pandemic, the Latvian government issued first absolute restrictions (elective treatments prohibited, only emergency care) and later relative restrictions (preference for non-aerosol-generating procedures (AGP) and emergency care) on dental care. This study aims to assess the impact of these restrictions on the decision made by Latvian dentists about caries treatment.

Methods: A Survey-based cross-sectional study was used.