title: The prevalence of noise-induced occupational hearing loss in dentistry personnel.
abstract: Occupational hearing loss is the second most common health problem in the industrialized world. Dental personnel exposed to occupational noise may experience hearing loss. This article compares the prevalence of hearing loss in the general population to that of dental personnel exposed to noise during work hours and identifies risk factors for hearing loss among workers at a dental school. This prospective study included 76 dental personnel on the faculty of dentistry at a major university in Asia who were exposed to noise and 76 individuals in a control group. Nearly 16% of the study group and 21% of the control group had lost hearing, a nonsignificant difference (p = .09). Hearing loss was significantly related to work tenure longer than 15 years and age older than 40 years (p < .001 ).
authors: Wandee
authors: W
authors: Khaimook
authors: Puwanai
authors: P
authors: Suksamae
authors: Thitiworn
authors: T
authors: Choosong
authors: Satit
authors: S
authors: Chayarpham
authors: Ratchada
authors: R
authors: Tantisarasart
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003797:Dental Staff; D005260:Female; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009623:Noise, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012575:Schools, Dental; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology; D013997:Time Factors