Reporting of occupational exposures to blood and body fluids in the primary dental care setting in Scotland: an evaluation of current practice and attitudes.

Objectives: To evaluate experience, practice and beliefs regarding occupational exposures to blood and oral fluids among a random sample of 300 dentists working in Scotland's NHS primary dental services.

Method: A cross-sectional postal survey assessed occupational exposure policies and procedures, recent occupational exposure incidence and current management. Beliefs were measured using constructs from the theory of planned behaviour, shown to influence behaviour in this population.