Kumari, PShruthi, SNisha, KJRukmini, N2024-12-092024-12-092024-01Kumari P, Shruthi S, Nisha KJ, Rukmini N. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Stress Level and its Association with Gingival and Periodontal Status of Nursing Staffs of an Institution: A Cross-sectional Study. International Journal of Scientific Study. 2024 Jan; 11(10): 43-512321-63792321-595Xhttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/242604Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created an unprecedented situation worldwide and has set forth an array of challenges before us. Health-care workers especially nursing staffs have encountered a considerable degree of stress during the pandemic. A strong association exists between stress level and periodontal disease, hence creating a link between deterioration of periodontal status by COVID-19 pandemic-induced stress. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to estimate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on stress levels and its correlation with gingival and periodontal status in nursing staff of an institution in Bangalore. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional questionnaire survey on 265 nursing staffs of the institution during the period of March and April 2022. Data for stress were obtained from social impact of COVID-19 and self-formulated questionnaire survey with demographic details. Diagnosis of gingival and periodontal status was given according to 2017 classification of periodontal and peri-implant disease and conditions by the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology. Results: COVID-19 had a negative impact on stress level of nursing staffs. All age groups were found to be under moderateto-severe stress. Conclusion: A relatively high proportion of nursing staff experienced moderate-to-severe stress during the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic and a positive association was seen to exist between stress and periodontitis.CoronavirusCoronavirus diseases 19Oral hygienePeriodontitisStressJournal ArticleIndia3rd Year Post Graduate Student, Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaReader, Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaProfessor and Head, Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAssistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, M.R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India