ABSTRACT Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic affected not only the working dental staff but also dental and orthodontic patients in many ways like psychological distress and not attending scheduled appointments due to anxiety. Reduced adherence to orthodontic appointments is known to be one of the main causes of failed treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the differences in the psychological wellbeing of general dental patients and orthodontic-patients during the COVID-19-pandemic regarding their treatment progress.