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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Main Authors: Vivian Yung Yee Wong, Priscilla Jang Shing Chao, Sabrina Poay Sian Lee, Eng Sing Lee, Lily Ren Lee Lang, Holy JR Koh, Kenneth Meng Tze Low
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2023-10-01
Series:BDJ Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-023-00171-7