Bloodborne Pathogens and Needle Safety in Dental Professions (Updated 4 December 2025)
In 2019, harmed patients mounted a class-action lawsuit against Clarence Nabers, DDS. Patients allege Nabers negligently infected them with Hepatitis B (HBV) when he didn’t sterilize needles properly. Nabers also exposed patients to other bloodborne pathogens with his risky behavior. The class claims Nabers re-used single-use instruments and did not follow sanitation mandates. The Tennessee Board of...
