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An interviewer\u2010administered questionnaire was used to collect data, and chi\u2010squared\u2010test of association was applied where appropriate.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Most patients (75.2%) were aware that there was a chance of infection transmission during dental treatments, and nearly 72% stated that wearing gloves and masks by their dentists was important during dental treatment. Awareness was higher among patients with a higher educational level. Participants revealed their fear of potential transmission of blood\u2010borne pathogens in the dental setting. Awareness of sterilization of dental instruments was poor.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The public should be made aware of the possible risks of cross\u2010infection and the importance of infection\u2010control practices in dental clinics. 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