Even as the pandemic seems to have been bad for our teeth and gums, it has highlighted ways to fix some disparities in oral health.

The article offers information on the increased in the disparities in oral health due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the U.S. It mentions about the American Dental Association survey on an increase in stress-related conditions among patients. It discusses the challenges to routine dental procedures generate aerosols, which increase the risk of viral transmission.