Management of infection control in dental practice

Smith, Andrew; Creanor, Siobhan; Hurrell, D.; Bagg, J.; McCowan, M

doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2008.11.026

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“…Educational methods in infection-control procedures were questioned in a study from the UK, in which 77% of personnel confirmed that they had received specific training in this field. However, it should be noted that training for instrument-decontamination procedures was provided for mainly by demonstration (97%) or observed practice (88%) 22 . In addition to these results, the majority of dental assistant and dental practitioner responders from the same study were unfamiliar with the international indicator symbol for a single-use item 22 .…”

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“…However, it should be noted that training for instrument-decontamination procedures was provided for mainly by demonstration (97%) or observed practice (88%) 22 . In addition to these results, the majority of dental assistant and dental practitioner responders from the same study were unfamiliar with the international indicator symbol for a single-use item 22 . This has highlighted the need for theoretical and practical education and training in infection control.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Compliance with infection prevention and control in oral health-care facilities: a global perspective

Oosthuysen

Potgieter

Fossey

2014

International Dental Journal

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Many publications are available on the topic of compliance with infection prevention and control in oral health-care facilities all over the world. The approaches of developing and developed countries show wide variation, but the principles of infection prevention and control are the same globally. This study is a systematic review and global perspective of the available literature on infection prevention and control in oral health-care facilities. Nine focus areas on compliance with infection-control measures were investigated: knowledge of infectious occupational hazards; personal hygiene and care of hands; correct application of personal protective equipment; use of environmental barriers and disposable items; sterilisation (recirculation) of instruments and handpieces; disinfection (surfaces) and housekeeping; management of waste disposal; quality control of dental unit waterlines, biofilms and water; and some special considerations. Various international studies from developed countries have reported highly scientific evidence-based information. In developed countries, the resources for infection prevention and control are freely available, which is not the case in developing countries. The studies in developing countries also indicate serious shortcomings with regard to infection prevention and control knowledge and education in oral health-care facilities. This review highlights the fact that availability of resources will always be a challenge, but more so in developing countries. This presents unique challenges and the opportunity for innovative thinking to promote infection prevention and control.

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Section: Focus Area One: Knowledge Of Infectious Hazardsmentioning

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Section: Focus Area One: Knowledge Of Infectious Hazardsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Compliance with infection prevention and control in oral health-care facilities: a global perspective

Oosthuysen

Potgieter

Fossey

2014

International Dental Journal

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“…For this reason, it is important to prevent cross-contamination between dental patients and dental professionals 1,8,18…”

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Sterilization effect of atmospheric pressure non-thermal air plasma on dental instruments

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PURPOSEAutoclaves and UV sterilizers have been commonly used to prevent cross-infections between dental patients and dental instruments or materials contaminated by saliva and blood. To develop a dental sterilizer which can sterilize most materials, such as metals, rubbers, and plastics, the sterilization effect of an atmospheric pressure non-thermal air plasma device was evaluated.MATERIALS AND METHODSAfter inoculating E. coli and B. subtilis the diamond burs and polyvinyl siloxane materials were sterilized by exposing them to the plasma for different lengths of time (30, 60, 90, 120, 180 and, 240 seconds). The diamond burs and polyvinyl siloxane materials were immersed in PBS solutions, cultured on agar plates and quantified by counting the colony forming units. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and significance was assessed by the LSD post hoc test (α=0.05).RESULTSThe device was effective in killing E. coli contained in the plasma device compared with the UV sterilizer. The atmospheric pressure non-thermal air plasma device contributed greatly to the sterilization of diamond burs and polyvinyl siloxane materials inoculated with E. coli and B. subtilis. Diamond burs and polyvinyl siloxane materials inoculated with E. coli was effective after 60 and 90 seconds. The diamond burs and polyvinyl siloxane materials inoculated with B. subtilis was effective after 120 and 180 seconds.CONCLUSIONThe atmospheric pressure non-thermal air plasma device was effective in killing both E. coli and B. subtilis, and was more effective in killing E. coli than the UV sterilizer.

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“…Dental care faces a number of pragmatic issues. Studies carried out clearly demonstrated that decontamination in dentistry is often not given the consideration or investment that it requires (71,72) . In many cases decontamination in dental clinics is carried out in the same room as where the patient is treated.…”

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The importance of decontamination in hospitals and healthcare

Walker

2014

Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare

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Management of infection control in dental practice

Cited by 24 publications

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Compliance with infection prevention and control in oral health-care facilities: a global perspective

Compliance with infection prevention and control in oral health-care facilities: a global perspective

Sterilization effect of atmospheric pressure non-thermal air plasma on dental instruments

The importance of decontamination in hospitals and healthcare

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