Occupational hazards of dentistry. A review of literature from 1990.
A brief survey of the scientific and clinical literature (1990-present) on occupational hazards in dentistry is presented. The hazards identified are associated with chemical and biological agents. Yet, dentistry is a relatively safe profession. Other adverse health risks arise as new technologies and materials are developed. However, once identified and recognized as a risk, new guidelines, precautions and protocols are rapidly instituted to greatly reduce or even eliminate the occupational hazard.
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Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, USA.
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D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D003748:Dental Equipment / Q000009:adverse effects; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D003815:Dentists; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety; D013674:Technology, Dental
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D003764:Dental Materials; D009609:Nitrous Oxide