Open AccessPost exposure prophylaxis to occupational injuries for general dentist
Author(s) -
Utkarsha Lokesh,
D. Srinidhi,
K. Sudhakara Reddy
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-012-0176-z
Subject(s) - medicine , dental auxiliary , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , standard precautions , occupational exposure , splash , occupational safety and health , health care , public health , dental assistant , universal precautions , family medicine , medical emergency , dentistry , infection control , environmental health , nursing , intensive care medicine , pathology , physics , meteorology , economics , economic growth
Occupational injuries which expose health-care professionals to blood-borne pathogens continue to be an important public health concern. Especially, dentists are at increased risk of exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV. Dentists should remember and apply many precautions to prevent the broad spectrum of sharps and splash injuries that could occur during the delivery of dental care. This article updates and consolidates recommendations for the management of dental health-care personnel who have occupational exposure to blood and other body fluids.