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How likely is it to catch hepatitis or hiv from dental tools at a dentist's office in a large city ?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Not likely: Between today's standard sterilization techniques (universal precautions), and the fact that HIV virus does not survive in saliva, the chances are extremely low. I do not know of even one case being attributed to visiting a dental office.

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Answered 8/12/2017

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A member asked:

How likely is it to catch hepatitis or hiv from dental tools at a dentist's office in a large city ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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