Study on the Prevention and Control of Infections in Dental Practice in Health Units of Luanda

The purpose of this study was to identify the problems arising from the importance attributed to the control of infections in dental practice in Luanda. An analytical, descriptive, and prospective study was designed to establish a cause and effect relationship based on an original semi-structured interview form with open and closed questions. In the sample, consisting of 28 dental professionals and 7 managers of dental care units, more than 75% were fully satisfied or satisfied with the notions of microbiology, 82% reported having had laboratory practice and 86% considered receiving knowledge during training to perform their activity. However, 86% did not receive any continuous training in the last three years. Infection Control Committees are operational, but in 71% of the cases there are no records of the Commissions' work reports or any microbiological mapping