In everyday practice dentists, dental personnel and patients are constantly exposed to various chemical, biological, physical agents. To reduce the risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, employees and students should follow work practice control measures. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes gloves, eyewear, masks, and clinic attire.

   The purpose of this survey is to study the system of prevention against occupation hazards during dental education- its knowledge, attitudes and usage. A 37-item questionnaire consisting of 11 open/close questions and 26 one to five point Lickert scale questions was designed and administrated to students who had finished their preclinical studies.

Director of Students` Research Group : Lydia Katrova, DDS, MPH PhD Ass. Prof. Dept Public health Faculty of Stomatology Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria lydia_katrova@yahoo.com	Contacts: Emiliya Taneva Sveta Troica 147 B apt.24 fl.3 Sofia 1309 Bulgaria em.taneva@gmail.com
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