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ArticleBioinformation2026

Infection control practices in Indian dental clinics: A cross-sectional study.

Braj Bhushan Mall, Waikhom Robindro Singh, Shamurailatpam Priyadarsini, Thingujam Debica, Bankim Ningthoujam, Haripriya Nongthombam, D P Ramizan

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Braj Bhushan MallDepartment of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental College, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal 795004, Manipur, India.
Waikhom Robindro SinghDepartment of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental College, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal 795004, Manipur, India.
Shamurailatpam PriyadarsiniDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.
Thingujam DebicaDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Dental College, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.
Bankim NingthoujamDepartment of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental College, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.
Haripriya NongthombamDepartment of Orthodontics, Dental College, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.
D P RamizanConsulting Physician, Private Practice, Imphal, Manipur, India.

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Abstract

Inadequate infection control in dental clinics increases occupational and patient risk of blood-borne and aerosol-transmitted infections. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate infection control awareness and practices among 70 private dental clinics in India using a standardized questionnaire based on CDC guidelines. Overall adherence was moderate, with significant gaps in aerosol management, post- exposure protocols, sterilization practices and vaccination awareness. MDS-qualified practitioners demonstrated significantly higher compliance than BDS practitioners across multiple domains (p<0.05). Thus, we show the need for structured continuing education, stricter protocol enforcement and standardized infection control monitoring in private dental settings.

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dental clinicsdisease transmissionInfection control

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PMCPMC13252282

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