STUDY OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES FOR PREVENTION OF INFECTIONS RELATED TO DENTAL CARE AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS DURING A PANDEMIC OF SARS-2-COV / COVID-19

Abstract

Introduction: In a SARS-CoV-2 / Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to know, assess and control the risk of transmitting this infection. The dental office is a risky place for the spread of this virus - conditions are created for multiple transmission of the virus. Objective: To monitor compliance with anti-epidemic measures among dental students during a pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 / Covid -19. Material and methods: Observation September 2020-May 2021. 50 fourth- and fifth-year FDM - Plovdiv were observed during their clinical exercises in prosthetic dentistry. Results: 100% disinfect your hands, but in 30 seconds, 48%. In just 2 minutes, only 36% decontaminate the workplace. 32% disinfect the correctly taken prints, and in the case of finished constructions -17%. Conclusion: The SARS-CoV-2 / Covid-19 pandemic has had a positive effect on anti-epidemic compliance. We recommend the preparation of an optimized work protocol.