A descriptive study of percutaneous injuries in National Healthcare Group POLYCLINICS dental clinics in Singapore from 2014 to 2020
Abstract Introduction All dental staff face risk of percutaneous injuries (PCI)s. Blood-borne diseases may be transmitted to staff via contaminated sharp instruments. Hence there are significant impacts on staff when PCIs occur. Though a PCI is an occupational hazard, it is preventable. Aim This stu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2023-10-01
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Series: | BDJ Open |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-023-00171-7 |