Infection control knowledge and practices among dental laboratory technicians in Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract

This study assessed infection control knowledge and practices among dental technicians in Ho Chi Minh City. Methods a cross-sectional study surveyed dental technicians via questionnaires, aligning with CDC and international dental associations’ infection control guidelines. 152 participants answered the questionnaire. 13.2% of respondents deemed infection control unnecessary. 77% used masks, 34.8% safety glasses, and 25% gloves. 62.5% employed preventive measures for infectious disease patients, while 34.2% returning items to clinics and 0.7% transferring to other labs. For HIV cases, particularly, 53% used preventive measures, 45.5% returned items, and 0.7% transferred items. Dental technicians in Ho Chi Minh City exhibited suboptimal adherence to infection control guidelines. This indicates a need for targeted interventions to enhance infection control practices among this population.