Table 1

Infection control procedures reported by dental personnel (62 dentists and 71 nurses) at 51 dental surgeries in a local health unit in Lombardy

Protective measures adopted n %
Anti-HBV vaccination rate1-150:
 Dentists4267.7
 Nurses5171.8
Masks12694.7
Gloves12694.7
Glasses12190.9
Shields9470.7
Covering with polyethylene film5944.4
Disposable gowns1-151 9067.7
Disposable burs3929.3
High speed vacuum12694.7
Decontamination of instruments8563.9

  • ↵1-150 Eight dentists (12.9%) and four nurses (5.6%) reported having had hepatitis B in the past.

  • ↵1-151 Only for high risk patients.