Risk of hepatitis B virus transmission via dental handpieces and evaluation of an anti-suction device for prevention of transmission.
We evaluated the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission via dental handpieces and the effects of an anti-suction device in preventing HBV contamination. The results of our study show that under certain conditions, HBV transmission can occur when an anti-suction device is used during dental procedures. We conclude that such devices may decrease contamination, but do not eliminate it.
Hu
Tao
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West China College of Stomatology Sichuan University, Chengdu City, People's Republic of China.
Li
Gang
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Zuo
Yuling
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Zhou
Xuedong
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D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000821:virology*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission* / Q000821:virology; D006515:Hepatitis B virus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*