Aim: To assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sterilization protocol among undergraduate dental students of karpaga vinayaga institute dental sciences, chengalpet district

Materials and Methods: A total of 300 students from Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental sciences participated in this study. It is a questionnaire survey comprising 23 questions regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices was completed by the participants.

Results: It was observed that most of the students participated in this study were highly concerned about the sterilization protocol. About 93.8% are aware that sterilization is more effective than disinfection while 86.9% students are aware that sterilization is necessary in dental clinics. About 84.4% are aware that color coding of dustbins is necessary to follow while disposing waste and 94.4% practices it. Use of face mask while examining patients was practised among 95.6%.