Title: Knowledge of Sterlisation Protocol in Dental Office among Dental Practioners
Authors: Jayashree, Dr Senthilnathan
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i8.41
AIM: The aim of the study is to evaluate the knowledge of sterlisation protocol in dental office among general dental practioners. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire was designed to obtain information about knowledge of sterlisation among dental professionals. The sample size was 50.The questionnaires were filled by the dentists. The questions include knowledge about sterlisation, and sterlisation protocol. RESULTS: The most common method of sterilization reported by the respondents was autoclaving 74%. In this dry heat 6% was used by and boiling method by 20%. The use of disinfectants was higher with phenol-based disinfectants, which is 56%in this study. According to the survey 54% do sterlise files whereas 26% sometimes do. The method of sterlisation used commonly is chemical which is 46%. 74% used sterlium after attempting a patient. 46% sterlise their instruments once daily and 40% sterlise twice daily. 46% disinfect sometimes or the clinic is not disinfected. Whereas, 16% do disinfect which is comparatively less in number. Study says 78% chose automated method as the best method of cleaning instruments. 58% sterlise their handpiece and burs while and 36% sometimes and 6% doesnot sterlise their handpiece and burs. 76% doesnot sterlise suction tips that is being used.
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