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Assessment of Multidimensional Biosafety Practices in Clinical Dental Training: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background and Aims: Biosafety and infection prevention are essential components of dental clinical training, yet adherence to recommended practices among undergraduate dental students remains variable. This study evaluates biosafety and infection prevention practices among undergraduate dental students at the University of Ha'il College of Dentistry. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 99 undergraduate dental students undertaking clinical training at the College of Dentistry, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. A standardized self-administered questionnaire was used to evaluate five biosafety domains: Personal Protective Protocol (PPP), Dental Unit Management Protocol (DUMP), instrument management Protocol (IMP), Waste Management Protocol (WMP), and Ergonomics Protocol (EP). Scores were standardized to reflect levels of compliance. Nonparametric tests (Kruskal-Wallis) were used to compare biosafety practices across clinical departments, and Spearman's correlation analysis ( Results: Students demonstrated moderate to high adherence across most domains, with the highest compliance in DUMP (mean = 0.78, SD = 0.22) and WMP (mean = 0.78, SD = 0.23). Greater variability was observed in PPP (mean = 0.67, SD = 0.29) and EP (mean = 0.74, SD = 0.33). Statistically significant interdepartmental differences were observed only for DUMP ( Conclusion: In general, undergraduate dental students exhibited satisfactory biosafety practices, although notable gaps persist in personal protective behaviors and environmental protection. The observed interdomain correlations highlight the interconnected nature of biosafety compliance. Targeted, department-specific educational interventions and continuous monitoring may strengthen biosafety culture and improve consistency across clinical training environments.
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