In Japan,~ 3 million individuals are estimated to be infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or
hepatitis C virus (HCV). The rates of hepatitis virus infection amongst dentists is higher than …

Objective This study examined the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV)
infection rates and vaccination rates for hepatitis B (HB) among dental healthcare workers …

Protective measures against occupational exposure to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and
hepatitis C virus (HCV) must be taken in order to prevent infection in dental care workers. To …

Objectives: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are known to pose
a major threat for dental health workers (DHWs). Previously, we reported that the HBV and …

Objective: The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis B
vaccine and use of infection control procedures by dental health care workers in Taegu …

A seroepidemiological survey of the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) markers was
conducted in a group of 693 dental personnel in Singapore where HBV infection is endemic …

Prevalence of serological markers for hepatitis B virus [HBV] and hepatitis C virus [HCV]
among a sample of female patients receiving dental treatment at the College of Dentistry …

This study examined the detection rate of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Mycobacterium
tuberculosis (Mtb) in serum and saliva samples, respectively, from 120 dental patients who …

Dental employees in government institutions in a State in Peninsular Malaysia were
screened for exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) in 1989. Almost all (96.8%) of the 217 …

The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) markers in 416 dental students, 115 dentists, and
329 members of the general population was studied in Athens. Markers were present in 36 …