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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of infection control in a dental hospital among dental students and practicing dentists-A cross-sectional questionnaire study.

S Vidyalakshmi, Marie V P Charles, N Vezhavendhan, A V Nishanth

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S VidyalakshmiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Puducherry, India.
Marie V P CharlesDepartment of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Puducherry, India.
N VezhavendhanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Puducherry, India.
A V NishanthDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Puducherry, India.

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backgroundInfection control is an essential element in dental practice to avoid cross-contamination and safeguard patients and healthcare workers. Successful infection control depends on adequate knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among dental practitioners.

objectiveThis cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of infection control among dental students and practicing dentists in Puducherry, India. MATERIALS AND

methodsA validated and structured questionnaire was filled out by 370 respondents, comprising dental undergraduates, postgraduates, and dentists in practice. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 16, and the Chi-square tests evaluating associations among the study variables.

resultsThe survey showed major knowledge gaps, where only 3.5% of the participants had sufficient knowledge, and 50% lacked proper understanding. Attitude was found to be largely positive (47.3%), and practice was assessed as good among 63.5% of the respondents. Female respondents showed significantly better knowledge (

conclusionThese findings highlight a critical need for improved infection control training among dental students and early-career professionals. Regular, comprehensive infection control education, coupled with periodic assessments, is essential for enhancing the overall safety and quality of dental care.

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