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Hepatitis in dental professionals.

R E Feldman, E R Schiff

    JAMA
    |June 23, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Dentists, especially oral surgeons, face a higher risk of viral hepatitis compared to lawyers. This increased risk may stem from inadequate prophylactic measures when treating high-risk patients, such as drug abusers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • Viral hepatitis poses a significant occupational health risk.
    • Understanding transmission routes is crucial for prevention in healthcare professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the epidemiologic characteristics of viral hepatitis among dentists.
    • To compare hepatitis incidence in dentists versus attorneys.

    Main Methods:

    • A mailed questionnaire survey was administered to 434 dentists and 787 attorneys in Dade County, Florida.
    • Data collected included hepatitis incidence, patient demographics, and infection control practices.

    Main Results:

    • Dentists exhibited a significantly higher hepatitis incidence (6.7%) than attorneys (2.4%), with oral surgeons showing the highest rate (21%).

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  • No significant difference in hepatitis B antigenemia was found between asymptomatic dentists and blood donors.
  • Dentists with hepatitis were more likely to treat over ten drug addicts annually.

    • Conclusions:

    • Dentists have an elevated risk of viral hepatitis, potentially linked to insufficient prophylactic measures.
    • Treating high-risk patients, such as drug abusers, may contribute to increased hepatitis risk among dentists.