Assessment of Knowledge in Adherence to Infection Control During Radiographic Procedures Among Dental Students and Dental Practitioners

Infection control in oral radiology is essential for preventing cross-contamination, but compliance differs among dental professionals. This study assessed knowledge and adherence to infection-control measures during radiographic procedures among dental students and practitioners. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 392 participants (students and practitioners). The validated tool covered domains of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), protective over gloves, sterilization, and use of plastic barriers. Descriptive statistics summarized practices. Pearsons χ2 tested between-group differences, and binary logistic regression was performed to identify predictors of adherence. Statistical significance was set at p