title: Nitrous oxide in the dental environment: assessing the risk, reducing the exposure.
abstract: This article identifies the potential sources of nitrous oxide in the dental environment and reviews the harmful effects of chronic exposure to nitrous oxide. The author suggests methods of controlling nitrous oxide concentrations to approximate the recommended levels in the dental care environment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Allied Health and Human Services, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green 42101-3576, USA.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation; D001855:Bone Marrow Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D003797:Dental Staff; D003813:Dentistry; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D004868:Equipment Failure; D015920:Gas Scavengers; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000139:chemically induced; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D009314:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014481:United States; D014691:Ventilation
chemical_list: D009609:Nitrous Oxide