Percutaneous injuries in dentistry: an observational study.
The authors conducted an observational study of the frequency and circumstances of percutaneous injuries among dental residents. Their findings suggest that most percutaneous injuries sustained by these dental residents occurred extraorally and were associated with denture impression procedures. Some injuries may be preventable with changes in techniques or instrument design.
Cleveland
J L
JL
Division of Oral Health, National Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta 30333, USA.
Lockwood
S A
SA
Gooch
B F
BF
Mendelson
M H
MH
Chamberland
M E
ME
Valauri
D V
DV
Roistacher
S L
SL
Solomon
J M
JM
Marianos
D W
DW
D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003625:Data Collection; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003813:Dentistry; D003815:Dentists; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*