Stomatoloski glasnik Srbije 2014 Volume 61, Issue 4, Pages: 210-216
https://doi.org/10.2298/SGS1404210L
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Prevention of viral infection transmission in dental practice
Latković Marina (School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Belgrade)
The risk of transmission of viral infections in dentistry has caused great
public fear both among patients and dentists. This is primarily related to
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis viruses (HBV and HCV),
which can cause many complications. This problem is particularly important in
dental practice where the appropriate protection during all dental procedures
is required. The application of preventive measures against blood-borne
infections (HIV, HBV and HCV) may prevent transmission of these infectious
agents during dental intervention. The aim of this study was to emphasize
possible ways of transmission and advise prevention and protection measures
against HIV, HBV and HCV infections in dental practice.
Keywords: HBV, HCV, HIV, preventive measures