Assessment of COVID-19 Infection Control Awareness, Attitudes, and Performance Among Dentists in Designated Clinics in Tehran

Introduction: the world health organization declared the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, emphasizing the ongoing importance of understanding and managing infections. dentists, facing a direct infection risk, require proper training, making an educational needs assessment essential to address knowledge gaps. materials & methods: a comprehensive questionnaire assessing covid-19 awareness, attitude, and performance among dentists was developed and validated. administered to 181 participants in tehran, the data underwent quantitative analysis using nonparametric tests. results: participants (98 men, 86 women) from healthcare centers in tehran, with a mean age of 44 and 15.29 years of service, scored averages of 51.97,77.01, and 61.92 in awareness, attitude, and performance, respectively. significantly, the study revealed a relationship between years of service plus age and awareness scores. gender also played a role, with men exhibiting higher performance mean values. conclusion: the study highlights the imperative for interventions to boost dentists' knowledge. recommendations include workshops and informational brochures to enhance awareness and performance, particularly in the context of emerging pandemics.