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. 2014 Jan 1;5(1):24–31.
Table 2: Distribution of the dentists according to some studied variables
Variable Response n (%)
Willingness to treat HIV patients? Agree 694 (32.5)
Knowledge about the universal precautions Yes 461 (21.4)
Infection control practice: When treating patients do you...
Always wear protective eyewear? Yes 790 (37.0)
Always wear mask for treatment? Yes 2084 (97.7)
Always wear glove for treatment? Yes 1702 (79.8)
Exchange handpiece for each patient? Yes 596 (27.9)
Provide education about preventing infection for clinical staff? Yes 1857 (87.0)
Prepare office infection control manual? Yes 1348 (63.2)
Usually participate in clinical lecture for infection control? Yes 1837 (86.1)
HBV immunization (dentist)? Yes 1432 (67.1)
Installing extra-oral vacuum aspiration? Yes 481 (22.5)