PEI remain a particular concern for
dentists, who may be exposed to serious infectious agents.
Continuing education in the avoidance of PEI and other
hazards would be beneficial across the entire dental
profession, and dentists should continue to obtain HBV
immunisation as well as utilising personal protective
measures and appropriate sterilisation or high level
disinfection techniques. Further studies are needed to identify
causes of MSD and to identify appropriate interventions to
help reduce the prevalence of MSD. It is also important
that dentists remain up to date regarding clinical guidelines
in the safe handling of mercury, radiation, and some of the
newer dental materials.