Hepatitis B Virus among Dental Clinic Workers and the Risk Factors Contributing for its Infection - Dentistry & Oral Health

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has long been known as an occupational hazard among dentists [1-3]. Serological surveys have indicated that 10-30% of dentists have serological evidence of past or current HBV infection [4,5]. To reduce the risk of HBV infection, dental personnel have been not obligatory to receive immunization against  HBV [6] plus to use barrier methods such as gloves to  prevent blood-borne infections acquired during dental procedures [6].

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