Trial reportOral health & preventive dentistry2026
Effect of Video-Assisted Reflective Practice on Infection Control Performance During Oral Hygiene Procedures Performed by Dental Hygienists.
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Abstract
purposeThe dental clinic environment is highly vulnerable to cross-infection from patients' blood and oral fluids. Regular training is vital to prevent cross-contamination between healthcare providers and patients. This study evaluated the effectiveness of video-assisted reflective practice compared to traditional verbal Instruction for infection-control education. MATERIALS AND
methodsDental hygienists participated in the study, during which their dental calculus removal procedures were video-recorded. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the verbal instruction group received conventional training on infection control, while the video-assisted reflective practice group reviewed video recordings of their own clinical performance with guidance from a researcher. Following the educational intervention, all participants repeated the calculus removal procedure, and this session was also recorded. The effectiveness of each instructional method was assessed by analyzing the number of non-clinical surface contacts during dental hygiene procedures in the video recordings, both before and after the intervention.
resultsVideo analysis revealed that both verbal instruction and video-assisted reflective practice effectively reduced non-clinical surface contact during dental hygiene procedures. However, the reduction was statistically significantly greater in the video-assisted reflective practice group. Notably, the dental unit chair and the clinician's knee, identified as the most frequent contact sites, showed statistically significantly greater reductions in contact frequency in this group compared to the verbal instruction group.
conclusionThis study demonstrates that video-assisted reflective practice, which allows clinicians to reflect on their own behavior, is effective for infection control training. When combined with verbal instruction, it may further enhance dental hygienists' self-directed competence.
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