How to Cite: Kumar, J. S., Manjunath, M., Chauhan, N., Mendiratta, M., & Bhukal, S. (2022). Sterilization and infection control practices to prevent transmision of COVID-19 in dental office. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S5), 10960–10972. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS5.11272 International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022. Manuscript submitted: 9 March 2022, Manuscript revised: 18 May 2022, Accepted for publication: 27 June 2022 10960 Sterilization and infection control practices to prevent transmision of COVID-19 in dental office: Systematic review article Dr. Jadhav Sachin Kumar (MDS), Department of Public Health Dentistry, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India. Corresponding author email: jadhav.sachinkumar1204@gmail.com Dr. Manjunath BC (Head of the Department), Department of Public Health Dentistry, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India. Dr. Neha Chauhan (MDS), Department of Public Health Dentistry, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India. Dr. Mansi Mendiratta (Senior resident), Department of Dental Surgery, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi Dr. Shreya Bhukal (Post Graduate Student), Department of Public Health Dentistry, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India Abstract---Aim: The review was to evaluate infection control measures and control of SARS – COV 2 infection in dental office. Objectives: To evaluate the infection control measures before and after the visit of patient, the awareness of dentists regarding SARS - COV 2, the knowledge, attitude and practices of dentists regarding infection control measures and control of SARS – COV 2 in dental office and their ability in identifying the source of infection and measures to curb it. Material and Methods: This review sought to assess the infection control measures in dental practice during covid-19 pandemic with a literature search covering the electronic databases: Cochrane library, PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct and Google scholar. Results: SARS-COV 2 infection occurs mainly through direct contact with micro droplets or core droplets and aerosol. Moreover, infected subjects, both with and without clinical signs of COVID-19, can transmit the virus. Virus enters human body mainly through mouth, nose, and eyes when they are touched by infected