The occupational dangers associated with the profession of dentistry are highlighted in this review. Hazards are classified based on primary sources of risk by system or tissue, as well as by dental office location (dental chair, laboratory, sterilisation area, x-ray developing area). The general practise setting, specific materials and tools that expose the operator to vision and hearing risks, chemical substances with known allergenic, toxic, or irritating properties, increased microbial counts and silica particles in aerosols produced during tooth preparation and restoration removal, ergonomic considerations that may affect the provider's musculoskeletal system, and psychological considerations are all potentially hazardous factors. As part of dentistry education, the identification and eradication of these risk factors should be incorporated into a routine practise management programme. Professional organisations can also help practitioners become more aware of potential hazards and how to address them.
Author(S) Details
D. S. Poorya Naik
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India.
S. Chetan
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, India.
B. R. Gopal Krishna
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College & Hospital, Bengaluru, India.
Naveen Shamnur
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bapuji Dental College, Davangere, India.
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