Author(s): S. Jitesh, Pradeep

Email(s): jiteshhema@gmail.com

DOI: 10.5958/0974-360X.2016.00136.0   

Address: S. Jitesh, Dr. Pradeep
Saveetha Dental College, Chennai -600 071
*Corresponding Author

Published In:   Volume - 9,      Issue - 6,     Year - 2016


ABSTRACT:
AIM AND OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and awareness among general dentist about sterilization protocol. BACKGROUND: Oral and dental diseases have become a major public health concern in both developed and developing countries. Sterilization is a process by which, complete destruction or killing of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores is achieved. Prevention of infection and control is an important part of safe patient care. Concerns about the possible spread of blood-borne diseases, and the impact of emerging, highly contagious respiratory and other illnesses, require practitioners to establish, evaluate, continually update and monitor their infection prevention and control strategies and protocols[2].` REASON: Dental care professionals are at an increased risk of cross infection as well as its transmission while treating the patients. This study is based on to assess the level of knowledge and awareness among general dentist about sterilization protocol


Cite this article:
S. Jitesh, Pradeep. Knowledge and Awareness of Sterilization among General Dentist. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2016; 9(6): 719-721. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2016.00136.0

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S. Jitesh, Pradeep. Knowledge and Awareness of Sterilization among General Dentist. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2016; 9(6): 719-721. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2016.00136.0   Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2016-9-6-16


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