World Hepatitis Day is highlighted on 28th July every year with the goal of disseminating hepatitis awareness and information, encouraging people to seek...
World Hepatitis Day is highlighted on 28th July every year with the goal of disseminating hepatitis awareness and information, encouraging people to seek prevention, diagnosis and treatment. According to 2015 WHO statistics, over 325 million were suffering from Hepatitis B or C virus. People die at an alarming rate of around 1.34 million due to viral hepatitis every year.
Viral #hepatitis is preventable. Know how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. Consult a health care worker and get tested if you are at risk.
It is time to #TestTreatHepatitis! pic.twitter.com/ED4O4PsIsR — World Health Organization Philippines (@WHOPhilippines) July 28, 2018
Earlier, dentists were at high risk as they had little information about Hepatitis B and C vaccination. Dentists must consider every patient a potential carrier of hepatitis for prevention measures. Various studies were conducted on Hepatitis to aggregate information and create awareness amongst dental professionals. Meanwhile, dentists and clinical staff are vaccinated and tested thoroughly during their training period. Prophylactic vaccination and sterilisation mitigate risks. However, dentists need to handle sharp instruments carefully.
References
[1]American Dental Association. Acute Dental Pain Management Guideline ADA Clinical Guidelines. 2024. Available at: source
[2]Lockhart PB, Tampi MP, Abt E, et al.. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline on antibiotic use for urgent management of pulpal- and periapical-related dental pain and intraoral swelling Journal of the American Dental Association. 2019. Available at: source
Dr. Rockson Samuel is a dental surgeon, healthcare content strategist, and Founder and Chief Dentist of Indira Dental Clinic in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He provides comprehensive general and family dental care with professional interests in endodontics, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, digital dentistry, preventive care and patient education. A graduate of K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, he also has formal training in management and digital marketing. As Community Leader at DentalReach, he contributes to dental publishing, professional education, international media partnerships and the development of evidence-informed resources for dentists.
