scholarly journals IMPORTANCE OF INFECTION CONTROL THROUGH SCREENING, INSPECTION, PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT PROCEDURES IN DENTAL PRACTICE

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Nur Khamilatusy Sholekhah ◽  
Chriswardani Suryawati ◽  
Henry Setyawan ◽  
M. Zen Rahfiludin
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Problem Analysis ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Treatment Procedures

scholarly journals COVID-19: Prosthodontic Challenges and Opportunities in Dental Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Dinesh Rokaya
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Dental Staff ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
Dental Assistants ◽  
Very High

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread globally. Dentists, dental specialists, dental assistants, dental staff, and patients are potentially at higher risk of COVID-19 infection during dental treatments. The prosthodontic dental treatment procedures may range from low to very high risk of COVID-19. This article presents necessary recommendations regarding the prosthodontic dental treatment procedures with standards of care and infection control.

Infection control in general dental practice

BDJ ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 162 (8) ◽  
pp. 292-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
D J Cowan
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
General Dental Practice

Dentists' Perspectives on Infection Control in Relation to Blood-borne Viruses

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
K. M. Jenkinson ◽  
M. Temple-Smith ◽  
J. Lavery ◽  
S. M. Gifford ◽  
M. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Poor Compliance ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Infection Control Guidelines ◽  
Purposive Sample

The prevalence of blood-borne viruses (BBV) continues to increase in Australia, as does the need for vigilant infection control. Despite this, some Australian health practitioners demonstrate poor compliance with recommended infection control practices. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences and attitudes of dentists regarding infection control, patients with BBV, occupational risk, and related matters, and identify reasons for non-compliance with infection control guidelines. A purposive sample of 25 Victorian dentists took part in semi-structured interviews between November 2003 and November 2004. Interviews were taped, transcribed and coded for thematic analysis. The majority of participants expressed compliance with standard precautions; however, many admitted to changing their routine infection control practices for patients known or assumed to have a BBV. Approximately half disclosed minor changes, such as double gloving; a small minority reported having treated people with a BBV at the end of a session. Most participants experienced apprehension about the risk of occupational exposure to BBV and admitted this as the reason for changing infection control practices. Reasons offered by participants for poor compliance included ignorance of either the effectiveness of standard precautions or BBV transmission, or confusion and frustration regarding inadequate or impractical infection control guidelines. It is suggested that infection control guidelines be specifically designed for dental practice, and that these be promoted in both undergraduate dental education and professional development.

Infection Control In Prosthodontics

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Neeraj Rampal ◽  
Pankaj Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Clinical Protocols ◽  
Infectious Disease Transmission ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Guidelines And Recommendations

ABSTRACT Infection control is an important concept in the present day practice of dentistry. Dentistry is predominantly a field of surgery, involving exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials and therefore, requires a high standard of Infection Control and Safety Many countries in the world have strong guidelines and recommendations for dental safety. In a country like India, the concept is new and needs to be advocated on the highest priority Infection control is important in dental practice to control patient-to-patient infectious disease transmission, and occupational exposure of dental health care personnel (DHCP) to infectious, chemical and other hazards present/encountered during the practice of dentistry. To avoid disease transmission it is important to understand the mechanism of transmission of infection, the pathogens involved and the Safety measures that can be undertaken. The prosthodontists are at an added risk of transmission because of the infection spreading through the contaminated lab equipments while working in the lab. The lab protocols should also be strictly followed along with the clinical protocols.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Cross Infection Control in Dentistry; A Patients’ Perception Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (04) ◽  
pp. 249-254
Author(s):  
Ayesha Zafar ◽  
◽  
Samira Adnan ◽  
Naseer Ahmed ◽  
Maria Shakoor Abbasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
P Value ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Education Status

OBJECTIVE: To assess the perception of patients visiting a dental OPD in Karachi regarding cross infection control measures that should be taken in dental practice. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the OPD of Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine from January to August 2020. A total of 546 patients aged 20-75 years of either gender coming for routine dental check-ups were included in the study using non-probability convenience sampling. A well-structured and validated questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of patients regarding cross infection measures that should be present in dental practices. SPSS-25 was used to analyze the data. Descriptive statistics was used to calculate frequency and percentage of qualitative (gender, socioeconomic and education status, knowledge attitude and practice levels of patients) and quantitative variables (age groups). Chi-square test was used to detect the relation of patient's knowledge levels with potential factors like the age groups, gender, socioeconomic and education status. The p-value of (< 0.05) was considered as significant. RESULTS: Out of the total participants, 79.1% had good knowledge about cross infection control measures in dental practice. Majority of the patients (84.6%) agreed that dentists should wear gloves during treatment, though majority were of the opinion that a dentist can treat several patients with the same set of gloves. About 4.9% of the patients said that they ask the dentist to wear face mask and gloves while treating them, and only 3.3% said that they ask the dentist about sterilization of instruments. The knowledge level of patients showed variation with their education status but not with respect to socioeconomic status, age and gender. CONCLUSION: Although overall the patients visiting dental clinics had good perception and showed positive attitudes towards cross infection control, the dental health practitioners need to disseminate basic technical information about the infection-control practices required for safe dental practice to dental patients and the community at large. KEYWORDS: cross infection, knowledge, dentist, dental patients, perception

scholarly journals Infection Control Status in Dental Practice: Why to Take it Serious?

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hosein Amirzade-Iranaq ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Khosravi
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Practice

scholarly journals Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 and Infection Control Measures Against it among Dental Students in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 479-486
Author(s):  
Tahani M. Alharbi ◽  
Afrah M. Alharbi ◽  
Rafal K. Khayyat ◽  
Jawaher B. Aldaadi ◽  
Ibtesam K. Afifi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Increased Risk

Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease caused by an RNA virus named SARS CoV2. The increased risk of infection by this virus among dental students necessitates updated knowledge and highlights their important role in preventing and controlling its transmission. Objective: This study aims to assess knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes regarding COVID-19 and infection control measures among dental students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students in different Saudi universities using an online self-administered questionnaire. It gathered data on students’ demographic information, knowledge of COVID-19 and infection control measures, risk perception and attitudes toward the disease, and their preparedness for treating infected patients. Results: A total of 327 dental students responded to the questionnaire. Of these students, 92.4% had received training in infection control in dental practice, but only 24.2% had attended training regarding COVID-19. The majority of students had adequate knowledge regarding the modes of transmission and the common symptoms of COVID-19, with statistically significant total mean knowledge scores among students in different academic years (p<0.05). A large percentage of the students (92.7%) agreed that the use of rubber dams or high-volume saliva ejectors could reduce the possibility of transmitting infection. However, 58.4% of the students disagreed that intraoral dental radiographs should be avoided to reduce the possibility of transmitting infection. Conclusion: Although knowledge of and risk perception concerning COVID-19 among students is good, additional training sessions integrating recent international guidelines for infection control are required to update their knowledge and achieve safe dental practice.

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