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Background:

The purpose of this study was to investigate compliance, awareness and practices of infection control procedures among senior dental students at the College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia.

Materials and Methods:

The study comprised 350 students of College of Dentistry, Jazan. A questionnaire developed with 15 closed-ended questions related to barrier techniques, vaccination status, infection control practices and awareness regarding mercury hygiene was distributed to all the dental students who were posted in the clinics and collected after it was answered.

Results:

Of the 350 students, 284 responded and giving a response rate of 81%. Compliance with the use of protective barriers was an impressive 100% for use of gloves and face mask, but the use of protective eyewear was 33%, head cap 44%, and face shield a mere 18.6%. About 75.7% of students scrubbed their hands before …