Endodontic infection control practices among Pakistani general dental practitioners: A national cross-sectional questionnaire survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study was aimed at evaluating the self-reported endodontic infection control practices of general dental practitioners in Pakistan.

Methods

An e-questionnaire was sent to 619 general dental practitioners in several WhatsApp groups. Sixteen questions associated with various infection control measures recommended by the ESE were asked, including the use of various isolation methods/rubber dams, the selection of canal irrigants and anti-bacterial solutions, and practices regarding hand hygiene and use of examination gloves. The e-questionnaire also included questions associated with demographics. Data analysis was conducted in SPSS-24. Descriptive statistics were documented as percentages and frequencies.

Results

Of 619 GDPs, 350 responded (56.5% response

SUBMITTER: Javed MQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10248868 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature