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Infection control in South African oral hygiene practice.

K de Kock1, C W van Wyk

  • 1School for Oral Health Science, University of Stellenbosch, Private-Bag X1, Tygerberg 7505. kdk@sun.ac.za

SADJ : Journal of the South African Dental Association = Tydskrif Van Die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging
|March 13, 2002
PubMed
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Oral hygienists show gaps in infection control practices, particularly in proper use of personal protective equipment and sterilization. Enhanced education and peer support are recommended to improve patient safety and infection prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral hygiene practices
  • Infection control
  • Public health

Background:

  • Effective infection control is crucial in dental settings to prevent disease transmission.
  • Oral hygienists play a key role in implementing infection control measures during patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current practices of infection control among oral hygienists.
  • To identify areas for improvement in infection control protocols within oral hygiene practices.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines was administered.
  • The survey targeted oral hygienists and included questions on personal protection, hand hygiene, and sterilization procedures.

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Main Results:

  • While most oral hygienists wore gloves (97%) and changed them between patients (88%), proper use of other personal protective equipment like masks and gowns was less consistent (<50%).
  • Fewer than 50% correctly followed sterilization procedures for equipment and instruments.
  • A significant portion (57%) desired improvements in workplace infection control arrangements.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need to enhance infection control practices among oral hygienists.
  • Interceptive and preventive education, alongside peer pressure, can effectively address deficiencies in infection control.