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Continuing
Investigation and Controversy Regarding Risk of Transmission
of Infection Via Dental Handpieces
Title
Abreviation: J Can Dent Assoc Author: Epstein JB; Rea G;
Sherlock CH; Mathias RG; Department of Dentistry, Vancouver
Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, B.C., Canada. Date of
Pub: 1996 Jun Issue: 6 Volume: 62 Pagination: 485-91
Abstract:
Current epidemiologic evidence indicates that infectious
diseases, specifically blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis
B, hepatitis C and HIV, are not transmitted from patient to
patient via dental instruments. However, ongoing laboratory
investigations suggest that potential pathogens may be
retained within dental handpieces, creating a theoretical risk
of cross infection. Controversy regarding certain laboratory
study results and the clinical implications of these studies
continues. Guidelines and regulations for infection control
should be rational, and based on a realistic response to a
documented risk. Dental professionals should be aware of
continuing research focusing on these issues.
Abstract
By: Author
Transmission
TOC
HepC BC
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