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ISSN 2063-5346
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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AWARENESS ON EFFECTIVE DISINFECTION OF DENTAL IMPRESSION AGAINST CORONA VIRUS AMONG CLINICAL DENTAL STUDENTS-A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.

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Dr. S. Devameena, Dr. D. S. Dinesh, Dr. G. Shobana, Dr. G. Shanmugavadivel, Dr. Marie Asha Ambroise, Dr. R. Amirthaa Priyadharscini
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2023.12.12.288

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Background: Infection control practices has become crucial in clinical dentistry as there is an increase in the prevalence of novel infectious and pandemic diseases. This commands a robust knowledge on precautionary measures against the situation. Aim & Objectives: The aim is to evaluate the awareness, knowledge and attitude of the undergraduate dental students toward infection control measures in the Prosthodontic clinic and to assess their satisfaction toward applying these measures during Prosthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire- based cross sectional study was conducted among 135 third, fourth and fifth year dental students in December 2023 in Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental college, Puducherry. It includes 25 close- ended questions related to effective disinfection of dental impression to assess awareness, knowledge, and attitude toward infection control in the Prosthodontic clinic. The questionnaire was distributed among 3rd, 4th, and 5th year students and informed Consent were obtained before commencing the questionnaire. Results: A response to the questionnaire and their perception toward infection Control by using appropriate disinfect against corona virus in the prosthodontics clinic was found based on their response. Effective disinfection and mode of disinfection and their duration to be educated to dental students before entering in to clinics. Conclusions: Their self- assessment and satisfaction reflected their performance toward infection control policy. Most of the student follow washing but proper disinfection protocols for impression to be educated for effective outcome.

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