A report by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), which estimates exposure to generic disease and physical proximity to others, offers insight into occupations involved working in close proximity with others, as well as those regularly exposed to diseases.
In the UK report, based on US analysis, dental nurses are listed as one of the healthcare professions involved in working very closely with others – putting them at risk of exposure to disease on a daily basis.
They are listed ahead of nurses and medical practitioners, houseparents and residential wardens, care escorts and dental practitioners. Dental technicians were also in the top 10 of those exposed to disease.
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