Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to infection prevention and control among university dental students in China: a quantitative, questionnaire-based, single-center study

Although dental students in universities generally exhibited positive attitudes and complied with recommended infection prevention and control practices, their knowledge remains insufficient. These results indicate the importance of adding standardized infection control drills in pre-clinical courses and setting up a regular assessment mechanism for infection control knowledge and operational skills to improve clinical training and supervision for dental students in China.