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  • Dentistry
  • Infection Control
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Standard infection control methods are crucial in dentistry to prevent pathogen transmission.
  • Variations in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding infection control exist globally.
  • Dental practitioners' adherence to infection control impacts patient and healthcare worker safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices of standard infection control methods across eight countries.
  • To identify factors influencing infection control practices among dentists in diverse regions.
  • To inform targeted interventions for improving dental infection control and safety.

Main Methods:

  • A standardized questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of infection control.
  • Data were collected from a convenience sample of dentists in India, Pakistan, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, China, South Korea, and the USA.
  • Self-administered questionnaires focused on dental infection control and safety (IC&S).

Main Results:

  • Asian dentists demonstrated lower knowledge and practice levels of infection control compared to their US counterparts.
  • Availability and affordability of infection control equipment and materials were identified as barriers in Asian countries.
  • Attitudes towards universal/standard precautions were comparable, but understanding was ambiguous among all surveyed dentists.
  • While tested knowledge and practice were acceptable, attitudes and understanding of universal precautions require improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Dental infection control and safety (IC&S) knowledge and practice were high among US dentists.
  • Emphasis on immunization and IC&S is recommended for dentists in Asian countries.
  • Study findings can guide policy development for enhancing dental infection control and occupational safety worldwide.