Abstract
This article aimed to verify the knowledge of dental students about biosafety standards. It was a descriptive study through the use of a questionnaire. The sample consisted of students completing the dental course (n = 30). Data were tabulated using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) program. 100% of the sample protects the patient; 68% use goggles; 96% discard sharps in suitable reservoir; 89% use rubber gloves to wash instruments; 96% use 70% alcohol as a disinfectant; 82% reported “good” knowledge of biosafety, and the existence of protocols for injured professionals; 83% avoid “touching objects with gloved hands”; and 68% wash their hands before and after wearing gloves; 94% perform drill sterilization. Most academics are aware of biosafety protocols and perform clinical procedures in accordance with the standards set by law.