Infection Control Practices in Orthodontics during COVID-19
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Published:2021-06-30
Issue:6
Volume:15
Page:1345-1346
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ISSN:
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Container-title:Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
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language:
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Short-container-title:PJMHS
Author:
Ejaz Z.,Azeem M.,Bukhari F.,Ghani M. U.,Rashid A,Shah A. A.
Abstract
Aim: To find out infection control practices among orthodontists in Punjab, Pakistan during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross sectional study was conceived from 1.6.2020 to 1.1.2021. A pre-designed proforma was used to find out the infection control practices in orthodontics. Each pre-designed proforma consisted of 10 questions about infection control. The pre-designed proforma was distributed among 50 orthodontists. The response rate was 100%. Results: The results showed that most of the orthodontists were up-dated and in practice of using proper infection control measures while COVID-19. Gloves, PPE, Protective eye wears and face shields were worn by most of the respondents. Most of them were using proper disinfection and sterilization measures. Conclusion: The knowledge and practices of infection control in orthodontics was appropriate and up to standards during COVID-19. Key words: Infection Control; Orthodontics
Publisher
Lahore Medical and Dental College