Infection Control Protocol in Prosthetic Laboratory

It is a public demand to expect health care profession to maintain its highest possible standard by preventing the spread of communicable diseases. Dental laboratory, being a potential source for the spread of various infections, is no exception to it and should ensure strict infection control measures. In contrast to the dental clinic and surgical areas, the dental laboratory is often overlooked, especially, when planning effective infection control measure. The aim of this review is to provide the general dental practitioners with the latest information and guidelines to achieve infection control in the dental laboratory. Apparently, it focuses on the technical knowledge and practices that should be followed in prosthetic laboratories. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i2.16347 City Dent. Coll. J Voume-10, Number-2, July-2013

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Personal Protective Measures Adapted by Dental Practitioners in Agra City - A Cross Infection Control Measure

Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry ◽

10.5005/johcd-8-3-128 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 128-130

Author(s):

R Gupta ◽

NA Ingle ◽

N Kaur ◽

HV Dubey ◽

E Ingle

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Infection Control ◽

Control Measure ◽

Infection Control Measure ◽

Control Measures ◽

Protective Measures ◽

Universal Precautions ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Agra City

ABSTRACT Introduction CDC (Center for Disease Control & prevention), who proposed Universal Precautions, states that “Treat each patient as potentially risk”. Therefore, it is our basic responsibility to control the spread of such devastating diseases by following infection control measures. Aims & Objectives To assess the various personal protective measures adapted by dental practitioners in Agra city and to know how many dentists are vaccinated against Hepatitis B for prevention of the spread of this disease. Materials and Methods The study included response using questionnaire from 150 dental practitioners from Agra city, chosen by random sampling. Questions were related to their personal protective measures employed by the dental practitioners and information about their prophylaxis against Hepatitis B was also obtained. Results Among the dental practitioners, 80% were males. Approximately 82% of the dental practitioners were vaccinated against HBV. Only 6% followed the CDC recommendations for hand washing practices, and about 64% dental practitioners gave wrong answers related to droplet infection. Conclusion Lack of awareness regarding universal precautions proposed by CDC is observed among dental practitioners. There is a great need for creating awareness among dental practitioners.

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Evaluation of Infection Control Measures in a Public Sector Dental Hospital of Peshawar

Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Science ◽

10.37762/jgmds.2-1.61 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 32-36

Author(s):

Ahmed Abdullah ◽

Saira Afridi ◽

Syed Imran Gillani

Keyword(s):

Public Sector ◽

Infection Control ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Control Measure ◽

Infection Control Measure ◽

Control Measures ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Care Providers ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Dental Hospital

Objective:To evaluate infection control measure in a public sector dental hospital of Peshawar.Methodology:It was a cross sectional study conducted in Khyber college of Dentistry. Study subjects were Dental health care providers who were willing to participate in the study. A structured questionnaire was designed that included various categories of infection control. Data was entered into SPSS version 17. Descriptive statistics were applied and frequencies and percentages were obtained.Results:The results from the data shows that the overall score for the infection control standards were less than 50%. Among the various categories of infection control only personal hygiene standards showed good score (77.3%). Personal protective equipment score was adequate (61%) while hand hygiene score was inadequate (52%). The rest of the categories showed poor scores.Conclusion:The result of the study shows that majority of categories of infection control measures at Khyber college of Dentistry are inadequate or poor.

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Emerging and Future Challenges for Dental and Oral Medicine

Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.1177/0022034520914246 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 99 (5) ◽

pp. 481-487 ◽

Cited By ~ 364

Author(s):

L. Meng ◽

F. Hua ◽

Z. Bian

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Infection Control ◽

Control Measures ◽

World Health ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

The World ◽

Essential Knowledge ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

Health Organization

The epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), originating in Wuhan, China, has become a major public health challenge for not only China but also countries around the world. The World Health Organization announced that the outbreaks of the novel coronavirus have constituted a public health emergency of international concern. As of February 26, 2020, COVID-19 has been recognized in 34 countries, with a total of 80,239 laboratory-confirmed cases and 2,700 deaths. Infection control measures are necessary to prevent the virus from further spreading and to help control the epidemic situation. Due to the characteristics of dental settings, the risk of cross infection can be high between patients and dental practitioners. For dental practices and hospitals in areas that are (potentially) affected with COVID-19, strict and effective infection control protocols are urgently needed. This article, based on our experience and relevant guidelines and research, introduces essential knowledge about COVID-19 and nosocomial infection in dental settings and provides recommended management protocols for dental practitioners and students in (potentially) affected areas.

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Occupational Hazards Among Clinical Dental Staff

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jcdp-5-2-134 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 134-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Foluso John Owotade ◽

Adebola Fasunioro

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Infection Control ◽

Control Measure ◽

Infection Control Measure ◽

Cross Infection ◽

Control Measures ◽

University Teaching ◽

Occupational Hazards ◽

Care Providers ◽

Dental Staff

Abstract Although identification of risks to dental healthcare workers has been explored in several industrialized nations, very little data is available from developing countries. This paper examines the occupational hazards present in the dental environment and reports survey results concerning attitudes and activities of a group of Nigerian dental care providers. A survey on occupational hazards was conducted among the clinical dental staff at the Dental Hospital of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife in Osun State, Nigeria. Thirty eight of the forty staff responded, yielding a response rate of 95%. Subject ages ranged from 26 to 56 years with approximately 25% in the 31-46 year old bracket. All of the staff were aware of the occupational exposure to hazards, and the majority had attended seminars/workshops on the subject. Only five staff members (13.2%) owned a health insurance policy and 26 (68.4%) had been vaccinated against Hepatitis B infection. All dentists (24) had been vaccinated compared with only two non-dentists; this relationship was significant (p= 30.07, x2=0.000). Fourteen members of the clinical staff (36.8%) could recall a sharp injury in the past six months, and the majority (71.1%) had regular contact with dental amalgam. Wearing protective eye goggles was the least employed cross infection control measure, while backache was the most frequently experienced hazard in 47% of the subjects. The need for Hepatitis B vaccinations for all members of the staff was emphasized, and the enforcement of strict cross infection control measures was recommended. The physical activities and body positions that predispose workers to backaches were identified and staff education on the prevention of backaches was provided. Citation Fasunloro A, Owotade FJ. Occupational Hazards Among Clinical Dental Staff. J Contemp Dent Pract 2004 May;(5)2:134-152.

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Coronavirus Disease-19 and Dentistry: A Review

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2020.5618 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (T1) ◽

pp. 618-621

Author(s):

Fareedi Mukram Ali ◽

Kishor Patil ◽

Elnur Ibrahim Albashir ◽

Abdulhamid Aidarous Alamir

Keyword(s):

Infection Control ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Control Measures ◽

Clinical Settings ◽

Related Information ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽

Novel Coronavirus

Novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a novel form of virus with a new strain identified recently in humans. Common clinical signs and symptoms primarily consist of fever, cough, and breathing difficulties. In severe cases, it can results in pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death. It is important to follow all infection control measures in prevention of the nCoV from spreading and controlling the epidemic situation. The risk of cross infection can be high between dental practitioners and patients due to the features of dental clinical settings. Here, we are summarizing the nCoV related information and infection control measures to be followed in dental practice.

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Effectiveness of environmental decontamination as an infection control measure

Epidemiology and Infection ◽

10.1017/s0950268811000604 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 140 (3) ◽

pp. 542-553 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

M. BANI-YAGHOUB ◽

R. GAUTAM ◽

D. DÖPFER ◽

C. W. KASPAR ◽

R. IVANEK

Keyword(s):

Infectious Diseases ◽

Infection Control ◽

Transmission Rate ◽

Control Measure ◽

Infection Control Measure ◽

Endemic Equilibrium ◽

Control Measures ◽

Duration Of Infection ◽

Environmental Decontamination ◽

Disease Free

SUMMARYThe effectiveness of environmental decontamination (ED) as a measure in the control of infectious diseases is controversial. This work quantifies the effectiveness of ED by analysing the transmission of pathogens from the environment to susceptible hosts in a Susceptible–Infected–Susceptible model. Analysis of the model shows that ED can render a population disease-free only when the duration of infection (D) is within a certain range. As host-to-host transmission rate is increased,Dfalls outside this range and the higher levels of ED have a diminishing return in reducing the number of infected hosts at endemic equilibrium. To avoid this, ED can be combined with other control measures, such as treating infected individuals to push the duration of infection into the specified range. We propose decision criteria and minimum ED efforts required for control policies to be effective.

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112 Outbreak of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in a Regional Burn Centre

Journal of Burn Care & Research ◽

10.1093/jbcr/irab032.116 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S75-S75

Author(s):

Sarah Rehou ◽

Sydney Rotman ◽

Melisa Avaness ◽

Marc G Jeschke ◽

Shahriar Shahrokhi

Keyword(s):

Infection Control ◽

Total Body Surface Area ◽

Skin Barrier ◽

Control Measures ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Environmental Cleaning ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Potential Source ◽

Total Body ◽

Hospital Acquired

Abstract Introduction Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing problem in hospitals worldwide, though the prevalence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) in our region is low. Burn patients are among the most vulnerable to infection because of the loss of the protective skin barrier. Because of this, burn centres prioritize infection prevention and control with measures like additional precautions, enhanced environmental cleaning, dedicated facilities, and mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Methods This report describes a CPE outbreak in a regional burn centre. We hypothesized that contamination of in-room hand hygiene sinks with CPE was a potential source of transmission. In a period of 2.5 months, four nosocomial cases of CPE were identified, three containing the KPC gene and one VIM gene. There was more than one month between the first and second KPC case, with no overlap in patient stay or rooms. Results The first two cases were identified while there was no CPE patient source on the unit. CPE KPC gene was isolated in sink drains of three different rooms. In addition to the rigorous infection control practices already in place due to the unique patient population, additional outbreak control measures were implemented. The burn centre restricted admissions to complex burns or burns >10% total body surface area, in consultation with the attending surgeon. No elective admissions were permitted. To avoid CPE exposure to new patients, initial admissions were rerouted to the emergency department and, if possible, the patient was admitted to another unit. Patient cohorting was implemented through nursing team separation for CPE positive and negative patients and geographical separation of CPE positive cases to one side of the unit. Conclusions Despite aggressive infection control measures already in place at our burn centre, there was hospital acquired CPE colonization/infection. Given there was CPE acquisition when there was no positive patients on the unit and CPE contaminated sinks of the same enzyme were identified, it suggests that hospital sink drains can become a potential source of CPE.

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Infection Control Measures in Pakistani Dental Practices During COVID-19 Outbreak

Journal of The Pakistan Dental Association ◽

10.25301/jpda.303.152 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (03) ◽

pp. 152-156

Author(s):

Yashfika Abdul Bari ◽

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Syeda Maliha Waqar ◽

Saqif Nasir ◽

Kamil Zafar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Infection Control ◽

Control Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Dental Practices ◽

Single Use ◽

Study Participants

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to assess infection control measures in dental practices during COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan. METHODOLOGY: It was a cross-sectional web based survey conducted during COVID-19 outbreak from the period of June 2020 to August 2020. The study participants were the dental surgeons who were either working in hospital setup or running their own private practice or working in private dental setup. The survey consisted of sets of questions to assess whether dental practitioners have implemented strategies to combat novel corona virus infection in their practice. It also consists of questions that assess aerosol generating procedures are commencing with or without out any COVID-19 symptoms. RESULTS: About 39.1% participants reported that 75% of the number of patients in their clinic had been reduced and 52.2% of the participants reported that >50% of the patients came for endodontic procedures with pain. Eighty one percent of the participants were maintaining hand hygiene before touching all patients, 71.7% before any cleaning, 78.3% before any aseptic procedure, 81% after exposure to patient’s fluid and 80.4% after touching. There was low compliance regarding the use of personal protective equipment and almost 62.6% were using eye wear for all patients, 58.7% were disinfecting whole clinical room before new patient and 43.9% were using single use (disposable) examination set during COVID-19 outbreak. CONCLUSION: Majority of dentist in Pakistan were following the recommendations and guidelines of infection control practices related to COVID-19 pandemic. KEYWORDS: COVID-19, coronavirus, infection control measures, practices, dentistry

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