Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan, Pakistan
Dr. Ali tihar works as an associate professior at national institute of dentistry .Recently presented his research on Oral Cancer in European Congress on Head and Neck Oncology at ACC, Liverpool.
Research Article
Assessment and Perception of Infection Control Practices of Dental Health Care Providers Working in Tertiary Care Hospital Settings
Author(s): Shamima Abdullah*, Ali Tahir, Ayesha Bashir, Muhammad Junaid Hashmi and Hafiz Muhammad Owais Naseem
Background/objectives: The current study was undertaken to examine the current status of dental hygiene practices of DHCWs in public sector tertiary care facilities and to generate information helpful for the implementers to improve infection control practices in healthcare facilities.
Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in NID (Nishter Institute of Dentistry) and MMDC (Multan Medical and Dental College) in Multan to assess the infection control practices of Dental Health care providers. DHCW were interviewed randomly to assess the infection control practices they followed.
Results: The perception pattern of the participating healthcare professional. More than 92% of the doctors agreed to the fact that personal protective equipment act as a barrier against infections. Majority of doctors (97.6%) agreed th.. View more»