A descriptive study of percutaneous injuries in National Healthcare Group POLYCLINICS dental clinics in Singapore from 2014 to 2020

• Main Authors: Vivian Yung Yee Wong (Author), Priscilla Jang Shing Chao (Author), Sabrina Poay Sian Lee (Author), Eng Sing Lee (Author), Lily Ren Lee Lang (Author), Holy JR Koh (Author), Kenneth Meng Tze Low (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nature Publishing Group, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction All dental staff face risk of percutaneous injuries (PCI)s. Blood-borne diseases may be transmitted to staff via contaminated sharp instruments. Hence there are significant impacts on staff when PCIs occur. Though a PCI is an occupational hazard, it is preventable. Aim This stu...