%0 Journal Article
%T Cross Infection in Prosthetic Laboratories: Means of Decontamination and Prevention
%A Fatima Zahra Ghazzar
%A Aicha Oubbaih
%A Hanan Bellakhial
%A Hajar Benmoussa
%A Samira Bellemkhannate
%A Khadija Kaoun
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 11
%N 12
%P 1-12
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2024
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1111802
%X <strong>Background</strong>: Reducing cross-infection in dental prosthesis laboratories requires the implementation of protective measures and knowledge of disinfection protocols. We conducted a survey of dental technicians in Casablanca, with the aim of identifying and assessing infectious risks, as well as decontamination and prevention measures. <strong>Material and Methods</strong>: To achieve our objective, a descriptive epidemiological survey was carried out among 50 dental technicians working in the city of Casablanca, using an anonymous questionnaire. <strong>Results</strong>: The results of our study revealed that the use of protective means by dental technicians is low, as only 28% of dental technicians always wear gloves and masks, 26% always wear glasses and only 28% wear professional clothing (overalls), as well as 58% of dental technicians disinfect the work received and 34% of prosthetic laboratories are equipped with an autoclave. A minority of dental technicians are vaccinated against hepatitis B (14%), followed by tuberculosis (16%) and COVID-19 (24%). With regard to communication between dental laboratory technicians and dentists, our study showed that 74% of dental technicians say that dentists disinfect work before sending it out, and only 40% of dentists who notify at-risk patients. Our survey showed that 96% of the prosthetists in our study are aware of the infectious risks of the profession, and 20% attend seminars on cross-infection control. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: According to our research, most dental technicians employed in Casablanca¡¯s private sector do not use preventive measures against cross-infection, and are unaware of the decontamination protocol.<br />
%K Cross-Infection
%K Decontamination
%K Dental Laboratory
%K Prostheses
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6828824