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Anales del Sistema Sanitario de Navarra
Print version ISSN 1137-6627
Abstract
VAZQUEZ RODRIGUEZ, I. et al. Control of cross-contamination in dental prostheses laboratories in Galicia. Anales Sis San Navarra [online]. 2018, vol.41, n.1, pp.75-82. ISSN 1137-6627. https://dx.doi.org/10.23938/assn.0169.
Background
Dental laboratories are a potential source of cross-contamination. This study aims to assess its control in Galicia.
Methods
Voluntary random telephone interviews resulted in 149 completed questionnaires. The variables are described by percentages or means and standard deviations. A bivariate analysis was undertaken using the Chi square test.
Results
Participants were mostly middle-age (mean=45.7, SD=9.8) males (68.5%) with 20.8 (SD=10.5) years of professional experience in middle-size urban (58.4%) laboratories, who identified a higher risk when receiving items from the clinic (80.6%). Most technicians (57.7%) have a written protocol. Many (55.0%), significantly older males, do not check for item disinfection. Most technicians use gloves (62.4%) particularly younger staff at larger laboratories. Fifty-five point seven percent had been vaccinated against hepatitis B. Only 22.0% of technicians reported receiving training in cross-contamination control.
Conclusions
Identified cross-infection control practices are below standards, and lack of training and protocols are a matter for concern.
Keywords : Cross-infection; Dental technician; Cross-contamination; Dentistry; Patient safety.