00000ctm a22000003a 4500 UP-1685523046126152557 Buklod 20080902140129.0 m |o d | cr ||||||||||| 080902s xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPMNL-00005127770 UPDent eng LG 993.5 1990 D4 G89 Guzman, Barbara Pamela A. A survey on the sterilization techniques employed by selected dental private practioners in Ermita, Manila Barbara Pamela A. Guzman, Ma, Rhea A. Marana. 24 leaves Seminar Paper--Doctor of Dental Medicine--University of the Philippines Manila. A survey of sterilization techniques was taken among a sample of 33 private dentists practicing in Ermita, Manila. it was found out that boiling is by far the most popular sterilization technique but only a small fraction of the sample boil for at least 30 minutes, as recommended by the World Health Organization; isopropyl alcohol is greatly favored by the respondents as a wiping agent for handpieces and about one-third of the sample do not sterilize their handpieces at all. A profile of the respondents reveal that private dental practitioners in Ermita are mostly young professionals 34 years old or younger; employ one auxiliary each and attend conventions and seminars to earn units for continuing education. Infection Control, Dental Methods. Marana, Ma. Rhea A. de Castro, Elizabeth (Adviser). UPMNL DENT LG 993.5 1990 D4 G89 Thesis