title: Eye Safety in Dentistry and Associated Liability.
abstract: The first objective of this article is to expressan experimental-work-supported opinion ofits authors regarding the inadequacy of thepresent dental mask and regular eyewearcombination for protecting dental care practitioners. Its second objective is to suggestamending OSHA Standard 1910.133(a)(1) tomandate effective eye protection for dentalcare practitioners by requiring the use ofeffective means for closing the bottom gapsbetween the lower rims of the lenses of theprotective eyewear and the upper edge ofthe mask worn by the practitioner.The various types and sources of dentalpractice eye occupational hazards and thepossible entry routes of dental debris towarddental practitioners'eyes are discussed.Experimental work, confirming theinadequacy of the present dental mask andeyewear combination for protecting dentalcare practitioners, is presented.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Arsenault
authors.forename: Amad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tayebi
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols; D003815:Dentists; D004867:Equipment Design; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005135:Eye Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008397:Masks; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017751:Safety Management; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols