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- Title
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission in dentistry.
- Authors
Scully, C; Greenspan, J S
- Abstract
HIV transmission in the health-care setting is of concern. To assess the current position in dentistry, we have reviewed the evidence to November 1, 2005. Transmission is evidently rare in the industrialized nations and can be significantly reduced or prevented by the use of standard infection control measures, appropriate clinical and instrument-handling procedures, and the use of safety equipment and safety needles. We hope that breaches in standard infection control will become vanishingly small. When occupational exposure to HIV is suspected, the application of post-exposure protocols for investigating the incident and protecting those involved from possible HIV infection further reduces the likelihood of HIV disease, and also stress and anxiety.
- Publication
Journal of dental research, 2006, Vol 85, Issue 9, p794
- ISSN
0022-0345
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1177/154405910608500903