Awareness about Common Disinfection Procedures among Undergraduate Students in Clinics

Abstract

Dentists, dental patients and dental technicians are tasked with various dental procedures which are extremely
prone to cross contamination of various infections from various pathogens usually found in blood and dental
offices. A lot of attention has been directed towards proper medical care, sterilization and instrument care.
Online survey containing the questionnaire was sent to 100 undergraduate dental students. Results were
tabulated and analysed. The questionnaire was based on the knowledge they gained during their student
days. Among them 53% are aware of general principles of disinfection , 85% level of disinfection determines
quality of clinical practice. Within the limits of the study , the awareness about common disinfection
procedures among undergraduate dental students in clinics was evaluated . Upon evaluation it was found that
the student dentist had a moderate level of knowledge about disinfection in clinics, which can be improved
by extensive teaching about disinfection practices and improving knowledge.