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[Infection control in dentistry. Educational requirements].
Lucia Bârleanu1, I Dănilă, Monica Păruş
1Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr.T. Popa Iaşi, Facultatea de Medicină Stomatologică, Disciplina de Sănătate Orală.
Summary
Effective infection control is crucial in dental practices to prevent occupational diseases and cross-infection. Enhancing dental students' knowledge and practical skills in infection control protocols is essential for patient safety and public health.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Infection Control
- Medical Education
Context:
- Dental practices face persistent challenges with occupational diseases and cross-infection risks.
- European dental education mandates high standards for infection control knowledge and clinical skills.
- Current training may not sufficiently equip students with practical infection control abilities.
Purpose:
- To assess the infection control knowledge of final-year dental students.
- To identify areas for improvement in dental infection control education.
- To emphasize the importance of practical application of infection control protocols.
Summary:
- A questionnaire assessed knowledge among final-year dental students at Iaşi School of Dentistry.
- Results indicated a need to enhance students' understanding and practical application of infection control measures.
- Improved training should focus on clinical behavioral abilities and practical exercises.
Impact:
- Highlights the necessity of refining dental curricula to strengthen infection control education.
- Aims to reduce occupational health risks and cross-infection rates in dental settings.
- Emphasizes the importance of practical, hands-on training for future dental professionals.