[Lasers in dentistry. 9. Safety in laser use].
The laser has become an effective new tool in dentistry. Besides the positive effects for which it is applied, the laser is also capable of causing damage to the patient, the user and the bystanders. In this paper the different types of laser-specific hazards are explained. The concept of the nominal hazard distance is introduced and used to analyse the practical risks and suggest safety measures to be taken.
Sterenborg
H J C M
HJ
Laboratorium voor Fotodynamische Therapie en Optische Spectroscopie, Erasmus Medisch Centrum, Postbus 5201 3008 AE Rotterdam. sterenborg@kfih.azr.nl
D004869:Equipment Safety; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D005135:Eye Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011835:Radiation Protection; D012307:Risk Factors; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects