Mohamed khaled ahmed azzam
Ministry of National guard, Saudi Arabia
Title: Prevention of cross contamination in the area of infection control procedures in dental laboratory & clinic
Biography
Biography: Mohamed khaled ahmed azzam
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND AIM: This article focuses mainly on the prevention, communication, education and professional development in the area of safety and infection control procedures in dental clinics and laboratories, to assist both dental health providers and technicians to assume proper safety measures and avoiding cross infection to patients and colleagues. METHODOLOGY: Dental clinics, procedures and instruments in the laboratory liable to cross contamination were test run using culture sensitivity tests on blood agar and Mc.Conkey mediums in addition to swabs on monthly bases as for the following: 1-Clinics and laboratory air environment was tested 2-Alginate impressions, brushes, ragged wheels, pumice and lathes were tested 3-The laboratory better operated as a "Clean Dental Laboratory" not "Standard Dental Laboratory". RESULTS: Gram -ve pathogens as Klebsiella and fungal infection as well as commensals (staph.albicans) were present. By proper suction system in the clinics and lab. and regular air-conditioning filters cleaning fungal growth was avoided. Virkon 2% as a surface disinfectant and instruments soaked for 24 hours were used to eradicate pathogenic and non pathogenic bacteria .Presept half gram tablets diluted in half liter of water sprayed, wrapped and left for 10 minutes on incoming material to the laboratory as impressions, bite blocks, face-bows crowns also eradicated the pathogenic and non pathogenic organisms. IN CONCLUSION: The infection control measures should be taken very seriously for all patients and dental personnel for a safer, healthier and better life.