IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Dental Workplace Risks: A Review

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Dr. Puneet Kumar, Dr. Chandni Batra, Dr. Neeti Mittal

Abstract

A variety of occupational dangers can affect dental staff members and their patients. These lead to the development of a number of diseases unique to the occupation that manifest over time and worsen. They frequently lead to diseases and disease clusters. Hearing loss is brought on by noise from suctions, saliva ejectors, turbines, engines, amalgamators, compressors, etc. Allergies and skin conditions are brought on by the drugs, supplies, and cleaners used in dental procedures. The osteoarticular system is unstable due to tense posture at work, which also overburdens the spine. Certain muscle and joint groups are also impacted by the overburdening. Diseases of the peripheral nerve system and the musculoskeletal system result from this. The respiratory, cardiovascular, and digestive systems are also affected, as well. The dentist is exposed to occupational biohazards, primarily those that are contagious, due to close contact with the patients, their saliva, and blood. Visible blue light's harmful effects are less well documented than those of mercury and nitrous oxide. The dental professional may feel stressed out in a variety of clinical scenarios. Additionally, a small operating room and its artificial illumination might cause eye strain, conjunctivitis, impaired vision, or shortsightedness. As a result, the present paper analyzes a few particular occupational dangers by drawing on the literature.

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