TIME MANAGEMENT AT DENTIST IRMA ANINDYTA’S CLINIC DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many dental practices to shutting down or just available an emergency treatment, because the dentist's actions are at great risk for the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which is related to the production of aerosols and droplets, while the community's need for health services and dental care periodically are still very high. After the government implemented a new normal life or adaptation of new habits known as the New Normal era. The problem that arises is that in the New Normal era, dental practice is required to make changes and tighten the rules and limit the hours of practice in health services by apply health protocols in a disciplined manner during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in time management in the private practice hours of drg. Irma Anindyta during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The method used in this research is with quantitative methods and sampling technique is purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical data analysis techniques. It was concluded that there was a significant change in time management in dentistry due to government policies in implementing WFH (Work from Home) and social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.