The COVID-19 pandemic has led to economic downfalls, market fluctuations, hundreds of thousands of job losses, and most importantly, millions of human lives lost. The role of each nation’s healthcare institutions is impossible to overestimate, particularly in regards to not only keeping their citizens safe but preventing the spread of the virus elsewhere. The United Arab Emirates remains one of the global leaders in terms of the government’s efficient response to the pandemic. However, even the most well-structured initiatives would not be possible without the sacrifices of the country’s medical professionals. They continue to risk their lives in an effort to help others and fulfill their duty as healthcare workers.
Despite that, the heroic actions of the UAE’s dentists do not seem to gain much of the public’s attention. There are 8 specialized dentist centers in the United Arab Emirates, all of which remain open to anyone with an emergency. Even during the pandemic, the doctors there are ready to provide high-quality care and reduce pain for anyone suffering from a dental condition. In addition, dental centers in Abu Dhabi, Khorfakkan, Ajman, Um Al Quwain, and many other regions take part in conducting swab PCR tests.
Even at the high risk of being exposed to the virus, dentists in the UAE manage to participate in medical supervision, inspection, and surveillance teams for the virus. Moreover, the staff at Um Al Quwain Dental Center manages to multi-task by both providing emergency services and being involved in the PCR testing. Thus, it is apparent that UAE dentists are true heroes that put a lot of effort into ensuring people are safe and receive high-quality care even during the global pandemic.