| QB1 |
Can electrical devices in dentistry cause injuries like; burns or short circuits? |
62 |
31.3% |
123 |
62.1% |
13 |
6.6% |
198 |
100% |
0.31, Low |
| QB2 |
Can low intensity light at work place cause eye pain, eye fatigue or headache? |
182 |
91.9% |
14 |
7.1% |
2 |
1.0% |
198 |
100% |
0.92, Very High |
| QB3 |
Can high intensity light at work place cause eye pain, eye fatigue or headache? |
192 |
97.0% |
4 |
2.0% |
2 |
1.0% |
198 |
100% |
0.97, Very High |
| QB4 |
Can light emitted from devices such as light curing devices, PC monitors, or lasers induce conjunctivitis or keratitis? |
151 |
76.3% |
17 |
8.6% |
30 |
15.2% |
198 |
100% |
0.76, High |
| QB5 |
Is it correct that, high speed handpieces, air compressors, suction machines or scalers may cause hearing loss? |
136 |
68.7% |
43 |
21.7% |
19 |
9.6% |
198 |
100% |
0.69, Moderate |
| QB6 |
Is there any relationship between intensity, frequency and, duration of exposure the aforementioned points and hearing loss? |
170 |
85.9% |
13 |
6.6% |
15 |
7.6% |
198 |
100% |
0.86, High |
| QB7 |
Does exposure to X-ray radiation without any further protective measurement cause physical or genetical harm? |
185 |
93.4% |
8 |
4.0% |
5 |
2.5% |
198 |
100% |
0.93, Very High |
| QB8 |
Does exposure to X-rays without proper protective measure gradually threatens life? |
177 |
89.4% |
15 |
7.6% |
6 |
3.0% |
198 |
100% |
0.89, High |
| QB9 |
Are HSV, HBs, HIV, HCV, and TB the most worrisome infectious agents among dental practitioners? |
193 |
97.5% |
4 |
2.0% |
1 |
0.5% |
198 |
100% |
0.97, Very High |
| QB10 |
In addition to bacteria, virus, and fungi, are prions also considered a biological threat? |
125 |
63.1% |
8 |
4.0% |
65 |
32.8% |
198 |
100% |
0.63, Moderate |
| QB11 |
Are saliva and gingival-crevicular fluid a main source of infection? |
181 |
91.4% |
10 |
5.1% |
7 |
3.5% |
198 |
100% |
0.91, Very High |
| QB12 |
Do aerosols produced during dental procedures play role in infection transmission? |
151 |
76.3% |
21 |
10.6% |
26 |
13.1% |
198 |
100% |
0.76, High |
| QB13 |
Is it true that high speed handpiece produce aerosol? |
152 |
76.8% |
24 |
12.1% |
22 |
11.1% |
198 |
100% |
0.77, High |
| QB14 |
Does ultrasonic scalers produce highest number of aerosols? |
123 |
62.1% |
33 |
16.7% |
42 |
21.2% |
198 |
100% |
0.62, Moderate |
| QB15 |
Are injuries with sharp objects like needle and scalpel very dangerous in terms of cross-contamination? |
190 |
96.0% |
5 |
2.5% |
3 |
1.5% |
198 |
100% |
0.96, Very High |
| QB16 |
Is mercury in dental amalgam a risk factor for oral cancer? |
123 |
62.1% |
43 |
21.7% |
32 |
16.2% |
198 |
100% |
0.22, Low |
| QB17 |
Does continuous exposure/contact to methyl-acrylate may cause allergic reaction? |
141 |
71.2% |
7 |
3.5% |
50 |
25.3% |
198 |
100% |
0.71, High |
| QB18 |
Is it true that, allergy to latex gloves is relatively common? |
121 |
61.1% |
66 |
33.3% |
11 |
5.6% |
198 |
100% |
0.61, Moderate |
| QB19 |
Are musculoskeletal disorders common among dental professionals? |
170 |
85.9% |
22 |
11.1% |
6 |
3.0% |
198 |
100% |
0.86, High |
| QB20 |
Is carpal tunnel syndrome a common type of musculoskeletal disorder in dentistry? |
135 |
68.2% |
28 |
14.1% |
35 |
17.7% |
198 |
100% |
0.14, Very Low |
| QB21 |
Is it true that, dental profession is associated with high level of mental stress? |
141 |
71.2% |
43 |
21.7% |
14 |
7.1% |
198 |
100% |
0.71, High |
| QB22 |
Are lack of social activities or a decline in time spent with family, one of the major causes of stress among Dental professionals? |
149 |
75.3% |
38 |
19.2% |
11 |
5.6% |
198 |
100% |
0.75, High |
| QB23 |
Are dental office wastes considered hazardous? |
174 |
87.9% |
21 |
10.6% |
3 |
1.5% |
198 |
100% |
0.88, High |
|
Mean Proportion of Correct Answers
|
0.73, High
|
