Infection Control Practices in Orthodontics during COVID-19
Z. Ejaz, M. Azeem, F. Bukhari, M. U. Ghani, .A Rashid, A. A. Shah
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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.