The Role of Medical Teams in Combating Infectious Diseases: Integrating Roles between Physicians, Dental Technicians, and Nurses

Abstract

The twenty-first century has witnessed the devastating impact of infectious diseases on global health, most notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing these challenges requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates the roles of physicians, dental technicians, and nurses. Physicians lead with diagnosis, treatment, and strategic interventions; dental technicians ensure infection control through aseptic practices in dental care settings; and nurses provide frontline patient care, education, and infection prevention. This study highlights the complementary roles of these professionals, emphasizing the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and strengthen public health responses. A review of existing literature identifies both the successes of integrated approaches and gaps in research, particularly in low-resource settings. The findings underscore the importance of fostering teamwork and innovation to combat infectious diseases effectively.