Biology and Medicine

Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan

Biography

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Owais Naseem Assistant Professor, MPhil Scholar having teaching experience in the field Science of Dental Materials. Working as Assistant Professor, material scientist or researcher in the field of Dental/Bio-Materials for the development of novel materials. Presented and published work on many national & international forums. Strong professional management skills with expertise in Clinical Dentistry.

Publications

• 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»
  

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