Hepatitis b is a slow killer and hence its potence is knowingly ignored. India has the second largest pool of HBV carriers. Hepatitis B causes health threat to dentists and orthodontic patients. In this article we would be describing the various methods of sterilization and disinfection of orthodontic clinic and instruments which protects both patient and orthodontist.
hepatitis B. HBV, sterilization for dental patients, disinfection
