Controlling Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens in Dentistry

Abstract

Traditionally, infection control measures to protect both patients and staff have been an important part of dental practice. Evidence compiled by the Centers for Disease Control regarding the risk of diseases such as hepatitis B and AIDS as the result of occupational exposure indicates, however, that additional measures are needed to protect dental health care employees who are at risk. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates, more than 300,000 dental health care workers are at risk of exposure to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA400097

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Labor

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Industrial Relations
  • Infection
  • Infection Control
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protective Equipment
  • Public Health
  • Vaccines

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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