Knowledge, attitude and practice of infection control from aerosol generating procedure in clinical setting among dentist during COVID-19 pandemic: A multi centric survey

Authors : Mahvash Fatema, Sneha Puri, Akhilesh Shewale, Rashmi Bele, Aditi Wargantiwar

DOI : 10.18231/j.adr.2021.015

Volume : 11

Issue : 2

Year : 2021

Page No : 96-98

Dentistry is the profession in which there is a high risk of contagion due to the exposure to aerosol/droplets, saliva and blood which is produce during the majority of dental procedures. SARS-CoV-2 therefore can be transmitted from an infected individuals through inhalation of aerosol/droplets or by direct contact with mucous membrane, oral fluids, contaminated instruments and surfaces. The present study was proposed to assess the level of awareness, perception, and attitude regarding COVID-19 and infection control among dentists. It was concluded that the dentists involved in the current survey showed satisfactory knowledge and a positive attitude towards COVID-19 during the outbreak.

Keywords: COVID­19, Dentist, Cross­infection control, Knowledge, Pandemic, SARS­CoV­2

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