Sharps Injuries in Dental Practices and How To Prevent Them

Needles and sharps instruments are essential to dentistry practice which is why sharps injury rates are a huge concern for dentists. To manage and prevent the occupational risks of scalpel injuries, dentists and dental clinics should consider developing and implementing a combination of controls, including the Hierarchy of Controls.

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