Infection prevention and control practices among dental healthcare professionals in
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Why it matters for dental
Dentists and DSOs in Somaliland should review infection-control protocols against the study findings to identify gaps that affect patient safety, licensure compliance, and risk of outbreaks in multi-chair practices.
Key points
- Cross-sectional survey covered dental professionals across multiple cities in Somaliland.
- Documented current infection prevention and control practices, providing baseline data for policy or training updates.
- Findings are relevant to practice owners and staff responsible for sterilization, PPE protocols, and surface disinfection.
- Results may inform local continuing-education requirements or clinic accreditation standards.
Who should care
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