Hepatitis C Management

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How should a dentist approach treatment of a patient with hepatitis C who needs a complete denture?

A dentist should always use universal precautions in patient care, regardless of the patient’s health history. If these precautions are followed, including use of a mask, there should be very little chance of contracting hepatitis C.

For more information, see the section on health care worker exposure in the Hepatitis C Management monograph.

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