HIV, hepatitis risk for many Sydney dental patients
- 2 July 2015
- From the section Australia
Thousands of Sydney dental patients may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis, according to health authorities.
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New South Wales (NSW) Health spokesman said at least 11,000 patients of
two dental operators were at "low risk" because of poor cleaning and
sterilisation practices.Patients who had invasive procedures at four practices in the Sydney region could be at risk.