Abstract
Dental personnel in the Veterans Administration (N = 963) were screened for viral hepatitis and identification of factors implicating infectivity. The results show the need for an active immunization program for all dental and dental auxiliary personnel before exposure to the professional environment.
Personnel in the VA dental facilities were screened for viral hepatitis and identification of factors implicating infectivity. A total of 963 people from 126 facilities participated voluntarily. A significant association between years in the dental environment and serological positivity for viral B infection was shown. The study shows a need for an active immunization program before environmental exposure occurs.
