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Basic infection control procedures in dental practice in Khartoum-Sudan
I A Elkarim1, Z A Abdulla, N A Yahia
1School of Dentistry, Queen's University, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT 12 6BP, UK. ielkarim@hotmail.com
International Dental Journal
|January 7, 2005
Summary
Dental practitioners in Khartoum show gaps in infection control, with low rates of Hepatitis B immunization and safe clinical waste disposal. Improvements are needed in instrument sterilization and personal protective equipment use.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Infection Control
- Public Health
Background:
- Cross-infection control is critical in dental practice to prevent disease transmission.
- Adherence to infection control guidelines varies globally, necessitating local assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess current infection control practices among dentists in Khartoum, Sudan.
- To identify areas for improvement in dental infection control protocols.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 150 randomly selected dentists in Khartoum.
- The survey covered 17 essential infection control procedures.
Main Results:
- High glove usage (92%) but lower use of face masks (50%) and eye protection (14.7%).
- Only 52% of dentists were immunized against Hepatitis B; safe clinical waste disposal was practiced by 23%.
- Significant differences in infection control adherence were observed between salaried and private practitioners.
Conclusions:
- There is a pressing need to enhance infection control in Khartoum dental practices.
- Key areas for improvement include Hepatitis B vaccination, safe waste management, and instrument sterilization.