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The Role of Dental Surgery Assistants in Preventing Cross-Contamination in Oral Surgery Settings

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cross-contamination in oral surgery settings poses significant risks to both patients and healthcare providers. Dental surgery assistants (DSAs) play a crucial role in maintaining infection control protocols to prevent the transmission of pathogens. This paper explores the responsibilities of DSAs in sterilization, instrument handling, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and environmental disinfection. Additionally, we present data on compliance rates and best practices to minimize cross-contamination risks.

Source: Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education

DOI: 10.29070/bp4nk190

Authors: Saad Salem Al Qahtani, Atheer Mohammed Alshahrani, Amani Yahya Asiri, Saeed Ahmed Saeed Asiri, Mashael Hassan Asiri

Institution: Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control in Healthcare

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413223665

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