title: An investigation into asbestos related disease in the dental industry.
abstract: This article discusses the dangers of the asbestos-based disease mesothelioma and the possible origins of this form of cancer in dental professionals. The potential for an increase in diagnosed cases of mesothelioma among dentists and technicians in future is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Partner and Head of Industrial Diseases, Wake Smith & Tofields, 68 Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield S10 2LJ. chris.fry@wake-smith.com
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fry
mesh_terms: D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003815:Dentists; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000209:etiology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010511:Periodontal Dressings / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos