Abstract
The carriage of microorganisms by molds, models and prosthesis makes it essential the adoption of biosecurity measures. To assess biosecurity actions conducted by dentists of Porto Velho (RO) at work with prosthetic devices. The voluntaries were requested to answer a questionnaire regarding their biosecurity actions. All dentists use apron, glove and mask, and with less frequency, glasses and hats; 62.2% were properly vaccinated. Disinfection of prosthetic devices was performed by 59, 43.7 and 66.4% of participants with immersion for ten minutes in glutaraldehyde, hypochlorite and alcohol, respectively. The implementation of biosecurity standards in the Porto Velho was minor than expected to reduce the risk of cross-infection.
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