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Cross-Infection Control — NDEB AFK MCQ

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'cross-infection control' in dental practice?

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Correct answer: C — Preventing infection transmission from one patient to another, from patient to dental team, or from dental team to patient

Cross-infection control encompasses all measures to prevent transmission of infectious agents in the dental setting: (1) patient-to-patient (via contaminated instruments, surfaces); (2) patient-to-dental team (via aerosols, sharps injuries, splatter); (3) dental team-to-patient (via inadequate hand hygiene, infected personnel). Standard precautions (hand hygiene, PPE, instrument sterilisation, surface disinfection, sharps safety, water quality management) form the foundation of cross-infection control in dental practice.

Reference: CDC – Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003