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The use of adhesive disposal pads to minimize the risk of injury from orthodontic sharps: a case report

From Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2009 | Pages 28-29

Authors

Joseph Sherlock

BDS, FDS RCS(Eng), MSc, MOrth

FTTA in Orthodontics, Glasgow Dental Hospital, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3ZJ and Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock

Articles by Joseph Sherlock

Francis A Pilley

BDS, MSc, DOrth RCS(Eng)

Associate Specialist in Orthodontics, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock

Articles by Francis A Pilley

John R Pilley

BDS, MSc, PhD, DOrth RCS(Eng), FDS RCPS(Glasg)

Consultant Orthodontist, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock

Articles by John R Pilley

David Morrant

BDS, FDS(Orth), MDO RCPS(Glasg), MSc, MOrth RCS

Consultant Orthodontist, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, KA2 OBE

Articles by David Morrant

Abstract

Risk management is an important aspect of any clinical governance programme and includes measures taken to minimize the risks that are encountered in everyday practice. This article presents a method of managing orthodontic sharps and also reports a case to show why this risk can be significant.

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