Evaluation of infection-control practices by orthodontists in Turkey

• Autores: Aynur Medine Sahin Sagglam, Nuri Sarikaya
• Localización: Quintessence International, ISSN-e 0033-6572, Vol. 35, Nº. 1, 2004, págs. 61-66
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The aim of this study was to investigate the cross-infection control procedures used by Turkish orthodontists. A questionnaire was mailed to 268 orthodontists to determine the attitude toward infection-control procedures. Responses were received from 194 orthodontists, and the reply data were analyzed. Of the 194 orthodontists who completed and returned the questionnaire, 77.3% had been vaccinated for hepatitis B, and 24.2% always wear a mask when treating their patients. While 48.5% of the respondent orthodontists always wear gloves, 4.1% never wear gloves.