Eye infections and safety in dental health care: A scoping review

Key Points

• This review aims to explore the prevalence and management of ocular infections associated with dental procedures.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on ocular infections in dental settings.
• Included studies discussing patient safety and infection control measures in dental health care.
• Reviewed various infection prevention strategies for dental professionals and patients.
• Identified high rates of ocular infections in dental settings linked to procedural risks.
• Highlighted the importance of infection control protocols to enhance patient safety.
• Suggests implementing preventive measures to reduce the incidence of ocular infections.