Post exposure prophylaxis to occupational injuries for general dentist

Lokesh, Utkarsha; Srinidhi, D.; Reddy, K. Sudhakara

doi:10.1007/s13191-012-0176-z

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“…After a needlestick incident, patient risk factors should be evaluated, and blood samples collected for HBV, HCV, and HIV testing. Consent should be obtained before testing for HCV and HIV, followed by a decision on administering post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) [40]. Exposed individuals should be referred to qualified providers for counseling, risk assessment, and consideration of antiretroviral drugs or hepatitis B vaccine [39,41,42].…”

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Prevalence and Prevention of Clinical Injuries Among Undergraduate Dental Students: A Post-COVID-19 Study

Antoniadou,

Chanioti,

Pantelaki

et al. 2024

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Background: Our study investigates the prevalence and causes of injuries among undergraduate dental students during clinical sessions. Methods: The study was conducted at the Department of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on injuries reported from 2021 to 2024. Data were collected through self-reported questionnaires and clinical records. The primary variables assessed included the type of injury, the instrument involved, the clinical procedure being performed, and the immediate actions taken post-injury. Serological testing was conducted on both students and patients to assess the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission. Results: The findings revealed a high prevalence of injuries, with needles being the most common cause, followed by burs and dental probes. The most frequent injury type was piercing, primarily affecting the fingers. Periodontal treatments, restorative procedures, and endodontic treatments were the main activities leading to injuries. Despite normal medical records for most patients treated by injured students, serological testing showed significant positivity rates for HCV and HBV. It is noteworthy that most injured students demonstrated their commitment to safety by adhering to recommended post-exposure protocols, including wound cleaning, disinfecting, and serological testing. Our study highlights the critical need for enhanced biosafety awareness and training among dental students to reduce injury risks. Conclusions: These findings underline the necessity for integrated safety protocols and continuous education to improve clinical practices and ensure student safety.

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Prevalence and Prevention of Clinical Injuries Among Undergraduate Dental Students: A Post-COVID-19 Study

Antoniadou,

Chanioti,

Pantelaki

et al. 2024

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“…A needle-stick injury or scalpel injury on the stabilizing fingers could transmit microbiomes such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and HIV from the patient to the surgical team members. 38 , 39 The dentist and the assistants must exercise with caution throughout the surgical procedure to prevent such events. Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of double gloving on reducing the perforation of inner gloves and the risk of cross-contamination.…”

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Oral soft tissue biopsy surgery: Current principles and key tissue stabilization techniques

Jeng,

Chang,

Chiang

et al. 2024

Journal of Dental Sciences

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“…Furthermore, different challenges are faced by the dentists such as restricted field of vision and sudden patients’ movement during the use of needle or sharp instruments. These challenges make the dentist vulnerable to exposure [ 9 ].…”

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“…According to recent reports by the WHO, occupational exposures cause about 40% of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) worldwide, with Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) accounting for 2.5% of infections among HCWs. Correspondingly, chronic cases of HCV, and HBV are also on the rise with over, 200 M chronic HCV carriers, and 350 to 400 M chronic HBV carriers globally [ 2 , 7 , 9 , 14 ].…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of post exposure prophylaxis for fifth year dental students at a private Egyptian university: a cross-sectional study

2023

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Background Health care professionals including dental staff are at greater risk of occupational exposure to life threatened blood-borne pathogens. Occupational exposures will continue to occur despite improved techniques of prevention and using the post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in these situations are of great importance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of post exposure prophylaxis for fifth year dental students at a private Egyptian university. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among 404 dental students in the fifth year at a private Egyptian university from July 2019 to March 2020. Data were collected using self-administrated questionnaires including personal information, knowledge, attitude, and practice questions. Results Our study showed that the total mean knowledge score was (0.45 ± 0.50), for attitude (0.70 ± 0.46), and that for practice (0.45 ± 0.50). There was no gender difference regarding PEP (P > 0.05). A total of 213 (47.5%) dental students believed that PEP should be indicated for any needlestick injury in the workplace. A number of 379 of the students (94%) chose “Yes” when asked if they thought PEP is important. While, 143 students (32.5%) were unaware of the existence of PEP service and protocol when asked about the reasons for not taking PEP after occupational exposure. Conclusions Knowledge and practice of fifth year dental students at a private Egyptian university toward post exposure prophylaxis are not satisfactory. Awareness and curriculum modifications are important regarding PEP.

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Post exposure prophylaxis to occupational injuries for general dentist

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

Prevalence and Prevention of Clinical Injuries Among Undergraduate Dental Students: A Post-COVID-19 Study

Prevalence and Prevention of Clinical Injuries Among Undergraduate Dental Students: A Post-COVID-19 Study

Oral soft tissue biopsy surgery: Current principles and key tissue stabilization techniques

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of post exposure prophylaxis for fifth year dental students at a private Egyptian university: a cross-sectional study

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