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Dentistry is considered by the practitioners and most of the public as being extremely hazardous. Occupational hazards in the dental office an overview ijcmsr. The history of occupational hazards awareness can be traced back to 18th century when bernardino ramazzini, who is referred to as the father of occupational medicine, recognised the role of occupation in dynamics of health and diseases. Handbook of occupational hazards and control for dental. To avoid or minimize such effects dentists should strictly apply the following. Jan 10, 2018 the field of dentistry is not an exception for an exposure to occupational hazards. Occupational hazards in dentistry infection control. In the united states, the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh conduct workplace investigations and research addressing workplace health and. Guidance on occupational hazards in dentistry the aim of this guide is to assist in the systematic identification of occupational hazards in dentistry and to highlight protective and preventative measures that might be adopted in order to mitigate the risks posed to workers to as low a level as reasonably practicable. Of those selected, some address actual or potential health effects arising directly from exposure to specific hazards pesticides, neurotoxins, psychological and ergonomic stressors. Occupational exposure to elemental mercury in odontology. Oct 15, 2011 occupational hazards for dentists the eco dentistry association eda, an international membership association formed to promote environmentally sound practices in dentistry, supports the u.
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Relying on relevant literature, the present paper discusses selected occupational hazards occupational biohazards, stressful situations, and latex hypersensitivity, as well as factors leading to the musculoskeletal system diseases and diseases of the peripheral nervous system. Occupational hazards in dentistry knowledge attitudes. Dentists are usually exposed to a number of occupational hazards during their professional work. Awareness of these occupational hazards and implementation of preventive strategies can necessarily provide a. These hazards vary from mild and easily or self curable, as influenza and mental fatigue, to more. A study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of dentists towards the occupational hazards and also the methods employed to prevent them. Health and afety authority guidance on occupational hazards in dentistry 5 cyan 1 magenta e llo 0 black 2 physical hazards physical hazards 1. Identifying occupational risks in dentistry sciencedirect. The field of dentistry is not an exception for an exposure to occupational hazards. Occupational hazards in dentistry linkedin slideshare. Occupational hazards in prosthetic dentistry longdom publishing sl.
Dentists, as well as other dental personnel are constantly exposed to a number of specific occupational hazards. Occupational exposure to elemental mercury in odontology and dentistry 5 background m ercury is highly toxic and may cause harmful effects to vital organ systems including the nervous, digestive, respiratory, renal, and immune systems. Dental care professionals are at risk for occupational exposure to a variety of hazardous chemicals and situations. Hazard prevention and control occupational safety and.
This can be carried out by carrying various informative programs like seminars, continuing dental education programs and workshops on prevention of occupational hazards in the region. These cause the appearance of various disorders, specific to. An occupational hazard is a hazard experienced in the workplace. Introduction dental care workers are exposed to many occupational hazards. Occupational hazard definition of occupational hazard by. Guidance on occupational hazards in dentistry health and. Introduction it can be defined as a risk to a person usually arising out of employment it can also refer to a work material, substance, process or situation that predisposes or itself causes accidents or disease at a work place 3. These risks include exposure to chemical, physical hazards, infectious environment, psychosocial hazards and various others. Handbook of occupational hazards and control for dental workers. Occupational health and safety hazards and controls for dental workers. Members of the dental team including dentists, hygienists, dental nurses and radiographers must ensure local protocols are followed to minimise risk. The last section on occupational hazards is the focus here and only a fraction of the myriad hazards faced by women in their paid and unpaid work is addressed. Occupational hazards in dentistry an assessment of.
Environmental protection agencys epa efforts to curtail mercury waste from dental offices. As in any other working environment, dental practice can be associated with harmful effects to dentists, referred to as occupational hazards. These cause the appearance of various disorders, specific to the profession, which develop and intensify with years. These hazards are of different types including biological, physical. The aim of this study was to examine self perceived psychological wellbeing of lithuanian dentists and to relate complains of well being to occupational hazards of. Dental personnel are constantly exposed to a number of specific occupational hazards. Radiation hazards in dentistry pdf radiation hazards in dentistry gont. Awareness of these occupational hazards and implementation of preventive strategies can necessarily provide a safe practice. These range from toxicity to chemicals that are routinely used in dentistry, threat oj bloodborne infectious diseases, and musculoskeletal disease. The following references aid in recognizing, controlling and preventing hazards in the workplace.
Control of nitrous oxide in dental operatories dhhs niosh publication no. Pdf occupational hazards in prosthetic dentistry semantic. Dental and dental personnels are constantly exposed to a number of specific occupational hazards. Occupational health in dentistry fdi world dental federation. This can be carried out by carrying various informative programs like seminars, continuing dental education programs and workshops on prevention of. Dental practitioners as other healthcare workers confront a identified risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens like the human immunodeficiency virus hiv, the hepatitis b virus hbv, and the hepatitis c virus hcv. There is a need to educate and make the dentists aware of these hazards in dentistry and the methods of their prevention. Occupational hazards in dentistry kommuri sahithi reddy 1 dipak sadhan paul majumd er 2 dolar doshi 3 suhas kulkarni 4 b. Work is a major determinant of our income, livelihood, lifestyles, social interactions and health.
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Short term risks may include physical injury, while longterm risks may be increased risk of developing cancer or heart disease. Occupational hazards in the dental office an overview. Knowledge and awareness towards occupational hazards and. Being unaware of the potential hazards in the work environment makes them more vulnerable to injury. Occupational hazards to dental staff pubmed central pmc. Extracts from the occupational hazards section of the.
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