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This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and compliance with the infection control measures in the dental clinics in the Nablus and Tulkarm districts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results showed that the total positive response regard all infection control domains were (70.0\u2009%). Whereas the participants gave the highest positive response for personnel protective equipment i.e. gloving\u00a0was (96.10\u2009%). They gave the instruments related to\u00a0controls the lowest responses, i.e. instruments sterilization was (59.40\u2009%). The analyzed data showed significant statistical differences in the compliance with infection control measures between Nablus and Tulkarm districts \u201cp\u2009&lt;\u20090.05\u201d in the interest of dentists from Tulkarm.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In conclusion, the findings of this study showed that there is moderate compliance to infection control protocol in Nablus and Tulkarm dental clinics. Thus, there is a need to strengthen adherence to infection control measures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A universal sampling was used to assess the infection control program at the dental clinics in Nablus and Tulkarm Districts. The study sample involved 265 dentists. Data was collected using a questionnaire which has been sent via email between July and August 2020. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, One-way ANOVA and Post-Hock tests have been used. Statistical significance was set at \u2033P\u2009&lt;0.05\u2033. 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