Hepatitis B. Current status in dentistry.

Abstract

Hepatitis B is the target disease whenever one considers the scientific basis for the procedures to prevent cross contamination between patients. Thus, hepatitis B is the infectious disease that health care workers must review (occasionally) to remain current in the recognition and prevention of infection. This article provides a review and the latest information on non-A, non-B hepatitis (hepatitis C and hepatitis E) and hepatitis B vaccines.