Radiation hazards and intense noise in, the dental practice are also some of the physical, and mechanical hazards. Biological risk factors may include viruses, bacteria, prions and fungi, which may, cause various infections ranging from less harmful to life threatening. Different risks associated, with dental medicine and dental surgery includes biological, chemical, physical, biomechanical and, psychological factors. 8 (04), Dental practice is also associated with many, psychological problems including stress and chron-, ic fatigue which not only cause mental disorders, like depression and burnout syndrome but can also, have somatic manifestations such as cardiovascu-, The profession of dentistry requires a high degree of, precision, patience and concentration. First part of the questionnaire was used to describe demographic profile of the participants. 21. Noise producing devices that, pose a serious threat to the hearing system of, dentists and patients in the dental practice include, high-speed turbine hand pieces, ultrasonic instru-, ments and cleaners, high-velocity suction, low-, speed hand pieces, vibrators and mixing devices, such as amalgamators. are some of the physical hazards found in dental, practice responsible for causing hearing and sight, impairments along with other radiation related, disorders. Berggren, U. Psychological Hazards 83 Dentists encounter . Diluted microbial solution was analyzed microbiologically for colony-forming units (CFUs). There are currently no specific OSHA standards for dentistry. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the most common causes of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. 2018; 8. When such risks cannot be engineered out of the de… hearing problems along with other disorders. including aerosols, organic dust particles (plaque, calculus and tissue residues) and saliva are import-, ant causes of eye infections. Methods Dent Res J. Materials and Methods Many people have a fear of the dentist. In fact, it is the physical health outcomes that were first recognised by researchers and that still loom large in terms of recognised health outcomes from exposure to work-related psychosocial hazards (see section 4.1). If it is, the hygienist is the staff member who treats the disease through scaling and root planing. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. The history of occupational hazard awareness can be traced back to the 18th century. These hazards vary from mild andeasily or self curable, as influenza and mental fatigue, to . 16. Forty-nine studies were included in the review. infection is the transmission of infectious agents between patient and staff in clinical environment. November 2019; Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry; DOI: 10.36283/PJMD8-4/013 The daily permissible noise, level in the workplace by Occupational Safety and, Health Administration (OSHA) is 85 decibels for, workers continuously exposed to noise for up to 8, noise produced in dental setups as it induces, anxiety and fear reducing their cooperation and, Chemical, microbiological, mechanical and, electromagnetic irritants are sources of eye-related, injuries in the dental operatory. Psychological hazards Stress: coping with difficult or uncooperative patients, over workload, constant drive for technical perfection, underuse of skills and challenging environment are important factors contributing to stress among dentist. Result: It showed that there was a wide gap between the level of awareness, knowledge, and practice among the different categories of health-care providers about the ZIKV. 27. They take x-rays for the dentist to review, and measure the depth of the pockets of your gums around each tooth to determine if gum disease is present. This systematic review is coherent with the PRISMA statement. This review showed that static postures are strongly responsible in the etiology of musculoskeletal disorders. The related articles were searched through PubMed and Google Scholar. associated with high mercury vapor dose exposure. The current ... hazards in dentistry and the occupational health problems of dentists. Required fields are marked *. 2018; 29. The studies included in this review focus on disorders related to ergonomics and on the most effective preventive measures to be adopted. ment: an umbrella review. Occupational hazards in dentistry are occupational hazards that are specifically associated with a dental care environment. Many procedures require too much work or need an extra pair of hands to complete, which is where the dental assistant comes in. Today, however, procedures can be performed painlessly. Health affecting chemical factors. Niger Med J. A self-structured, closed-ended questionnaire was administered to each participant in two phases to record their demographic, professional characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding ZIKV. 26. Occupational Hazards; Dental Professionals; Needle Stick Injuries; Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal, . Results Conclusions The study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding ZIKV infection among rural health-care providers in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Improper posture during work, repetitive movements, prolonged mechanical straining, vibrations, etc. Acta, 4. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. Damaging biomechanical factors can lead to, musculoskeletal disorders, disorders of the peripher-, al neurological system, systemic neurological and, Ergonomics can be defined as ‘the science which, is used to design products of human use in a way, that the productivity and efficiency of workers can. Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, noise, artificial lighting, polymerization light is some of the physical hazards in dentistry that are great threat for workers lives and can cause sight and hearing problems along with other disorders. With the advent of newer radiographic diagnostic procedures of the maxillofacial region, there is a drastic increase in the use of Ionizing radiation which further leads to increased chance of radiation hazards among the patients and the health care workers. Thirty-two circular specimens (1 cm diameter and 2 mm thickness) of irreversible hydrocolloid impression material were made. The comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach of occupational health has the aim of protecting and, promoting worker’s health. Results Awareness of these occupational hazards and implementation of preventive strategies can necessarily provide a safe practice environment for all concerned. It is really important to use of a modern workstation with appropriate ergonomic supports. 9. Awosan KJ, Ibrahim MT, Saidu SA, Ma’aji SM. A risk to a person arising out of employment is an, occupational hazard and may also include any, work, material, substance, situation or process that, predisposes, or itself causes accidents or disease, at, exposed to great number of occupational perils. 2013;10, 5. numerous sourc es of p rofessional stress, anxiety, and depression, beginning in dental clinic. Qsaibati ML, Ibrahim O. study. Oral Biol Craniofac Res. Open Dent J. J Occup Health. The awkward postures more frequently identified among dental professionals are: extreme forward-head and neck flexion; trunk inclination and rotation towards one side; lifting one or both shoulders; increased curvature of the thoracic vertebral column; incorrect positioning of the lower limbs with thigh-leg angle of less than 90°. Ayatollahi J, Ayatollahi F, Ardekani AM, Bahro-. 22. This study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding occupational blood exposure accidents (OBEA) among dental students at the end of the whole dental education program. Psychological Hazards and Controls for Rehabilitation Professionals Module 6 What is a psychological hazard? Aerosols and, foreign bodies have been found to be factors, causing most of the eye related injuries. J Int Soc Prev Community, evaluation of the dust-related occupational respira-, tory disorders of dental laboratory technicians work-, ing in Denizli Province. The study was conducted among one hundred and fifty dentists practicing in Salem City in the form of questionnaire. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci. Regarding the knowledge of BMW management policies, majority of the students (83.1% to 98.9%) had positive attitude towards the safe management of biomedical waste, whereas more than 50% of the students were unaware of the guidelines laid down by Government of Nepal. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal (i.e. However, as these things can be minuscule, it is possible for something to fly into the dental professional’s eye. Danfulani M, Yunusa EU, Ikhuenbor DB, Ige TA. ResearchGate has not been able to resolve any citations for this publication. The information contained in this paper is intended to serve as a guide for continuous improvement of OHS systems in the dental profession. J Educ Health, 28. Background Special thanks to, Prof. Dr. Mervyn Hosein for his valuable insights and, suggestions that helped to improve the quality and. Dental practitioners should protect themselves by self-recognizing risk factors and by maintaining proper working conditions. The dental team should also not forget hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV as risks in practice. People can trust what they say will be understood and explored, not attacked, or discounted. Among the preventive ergonomic measures, literature has widely recognized the role of physical activity and of a neutral and balanced posture. 2016;10(1):ZC42. prolonged mechanical straining, vibrations etc. Noise levels of dental, equipment used in dental college of Damascus. Am J Ind Med. Ann Thorac Med. Dental Currents, Vol 8, Issue 2, Jan. 1977. 1. 32. The scientific research on the major online databases was based on the following keywords: dentist, prevention, ergonomic, dentistry, musculoskeletal, neck pain, posture, ergonomics, work and occupational. hepatitis B and C. Int J Health Sci. Introduction ent awareness programs including seminars, workshops etc. As a dentist, you're focusing on your patient and their needs so at times, you won't see potential hazards around you. Various vectors are involved in cross infections in Dentistry including patients, environment (water, air), instruments etc. Dentistry is also one of those professions having many occupational risks. The staff of a dental office truly enjoy their jobs, and went to school for the position they are in to pursue their passion for helping you treat and maintain a good, healthy mouth. Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, noise, artificial lighting and dental filling curing lights are some of the physical hazards in dentistry that threaten workers lives and can cause sight and hearing problems along with other disorders. Other than the receptionists at the front desk that handle the day to day scheduling, insurance issues and billing, the rest of those working in a dental office are considered clinical staff members. Even though the above information may make it seem scary, no job comes without hazards. program. Data were captured on an Excel spreadsheet and reported in a comprehensive table. removal, bone removal, orthodontic applications, polishing, prosthetic preparations etc. 38. Methods Needle recapping has been the main cause of such injuries (41%). which may be biological, physical, chemical, hazards associated with dental medicine include, bacteria, viruses, prions, fungi etc. body systems including immune, hematopoietic, circulatory, reproductive, musculoskeletal, respira-, tory, nervous, digestive, endocrine and urinary, systems get badly affected with long-term expo-. 15. Psychological hazards: Stress is the leading psychological condition that occurs in the dental profession. exposures in educational and private dental clinics. Physical and mechanical hazards include eye injuries occurring from projectiles, cuts from sharp instruments, or puncture wounds from needles or other sharps. Different risks associated with dental medicine and dental surgery includes biological, chemical, physical, Occupational diseases are diseases or health disorders that are caused by the work or working All content in this area was uploaded by Angabeen Anjum on Jan 30, 2020, Angabeen Anjum, Saima Akram Butt, Fizza Abidi. More effective education on prevention and management of OBEA is highly recommended to reduce the prevalence of such injuries. Like many other issues surrounding mental health, stress is often misunderstood or stigmatised. J Int Soc Prev Community, 36. Eye Hazards. Psychology and Health, 8,185-196 The prevalence, of occupational health-related problems in dentist-. Except control samples (n = 2), the other specimens were immersed in ozonated water for 5 and 10 min (5 sample each group). tissue parts, soaked cotton, extracted teeth etc., which are usually contaminated with body fluids, ous waste generated by the dental practice, includes various chemical solvents, silver amalgam, materials like strontium, barium, polystyrene etc., is, a great threat for the environment safety and, occupational health, so it should be dealt. In several studies, pneu-, moconiosis frequency among DLTs was reported, largely been seen through the environment includ-, ing water, air and surfaces. Direct eye contact, with air borne pathogens and splashing material. Gupta A, Manohar Bhat TM, Bansal N, Gupta G. Ergonomics in dentistry. To assess the distribution of MSD and mental health related issues amidst dentists in Salem City according to age, sex and number of working hours per week. The aim of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the most important occupational Dental practice has potential radiation. Sharma S, Tyagi A, Ramachandra S, Bhuyan L. Dash KC, Raghuvanshi M. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health-care providers reg-, arding Zika virus infection. The profession of dentistry has many occupational hazards. In addition, AA and FA drafted the, manuscript while all the authors given equal contri-. Use of personal Protective equipments, regular use of pre-procedural mouth rinses and high evacuation devices are few of the suggested methods to reduce risk of cross contamination especially through aerosols and splatters in the dental offices. Ann Med Health Sci Res. Different risks associated with dental medicine and dental surgery includes biological, chemical, physical, biomechanical and psychological factors. Awareness of, biomedical waste management in dental students. cians, surgeons and dentists: a comparative study. Prevalence of, musculoskeletal pain of the neck, upper extremities, and lower back among dental practitioners work-. During the procedures, they monitor the patient’s need for suction, hand the dentist any tools he or she requires, retract the tongue and/or the cheek of the patient if it is in the way, mix materials needed, and can perform a few procedures the dentist isn’t needed for, such as bleaching or buffing out rough spots on dentures. Aims and Objectives J Clin Diagn Res. When you come in for your appointments, your dental team is capable and ready to ensure your health together as a team. 6. Discussion Conclusion Conclusions 17. This can also occur in the dental lab, where the assistant is making custom fitted trays from stone molds, or even while using cleaning solutions while sterilizing rooms. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. In order to reduce such occupational perils, it is necessary to create awareness among dental workers through different awareness programs including seminars, workshops etc. Improper posture during work, repetitive movements, prolonged mechanical straining, vibrations, etc. Workers live productive lives when they have assurance of their physical, social, and mental wellbeing. are some biomechanical factors, which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders, disorders of the neurological system and other health problems etc. The psychological stress of working with apprehensive and fearful patients can be devastating to the dental practitioner. Lead apron, radiation resistant gloves and, thyroid collar are few of the protective shields that, can protect health care workers and patients from, ards should be dealt cautiously otherwise ignor-, Harmful biomechanical elements include repeti-. Negative picture induced by the media of dentistry as a … Results tion, noise, artificial lighting, polymerization light etc. On the other hand, breaching, those principles leads to serious consequences, specially work related illness, among which muscu-, etal disorder is a major concern among medical, and dental practitioners arising because of poor, are defined as musculoskeletal complaints, symp-. To perform most dental procedures, your dentist and hygienist must make very small, detailed movements. For this, different awareness programs, including continuing dental education and work-, shops should be conducted on a regular basis. © Copyright 2020 Affiliated Dentists S.C. | Designed by. Revankar VD, Yadav Chakravarthy SN, Selvan, AS, Ganapathy A, Prasad A. Musculoskeletal disor-, ders and mental health-related issues as occupa-, tional hazards among dental practitioners in Salem. They sterilize each operatory after every use and then set up for the next patient’s procedure. 2014;4(4):578-82. Occupational health-related problems are still prevalent in current dentistry practice, despite changes in equipment and surgery design. They also are sitting in their chair to be slightly above you when you are laying back in their chair, meaning they are constantly looking down, and sometimes hunched over, which can cause back and neck issues. Singh T, Ghimire TR, Agrawal SK. 31. Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, noise, artificial lighting and dental filling curing lights are some of the physical hazards in dentistry that threaten workers lives and can cause sight and hearing problems along with other disorders. Koneru S, Tanikonda R. Role of yoga and physi-, cal activity in work-related musculoskeletal disor-, ders among dentists. Dent Res J. Most participants had incomplete knowledge about the management and the risks of OBEA. Univariate analysis was performed by descriptive statistics, and bivariate analysis was used to identify correlations between different variables. Control of cross infection has remained the major concern of the dental community for decades. Table1: Hazards in dentistry and their management. It is a response to the chronic emotional, strain of dealing extensively with other human, beings, particularly when they are troubled or, having problems. Mostly the cost of supplies, keeping your grades up, ensuring you have enough time to study and finish your homework on time are the things on dental student’s minds. Background Best Practices for the Assessments and Control of Psychological Hazards, Vol. Around half of European workers consider stress to be common in their workplace, and it contributes to around half of all lost working days. Kapoor V, Gambhir RS, Singh S, Gill S, Singh A. There exists a lacuna in the knowledge and practice of biomedical waste management among the undergraduate dental students in Nepal. When such risks cannot be engineered out of the dental clinic, appropriate occupational health and safety measures need to be adopted by dental staff and dental students. Eighty-three students answered the questionnaire (participation rate: 70%). hazards, which can affect the wellbeing of workers. Traumatic eye injuries, usually occur during providing dental services with, the use of high-speed hand pieces or other rotary, instruments. Peer J. There is a need to educate and make the dentists aware of these hazards in dentistry and the methods of their prevention. This study aimed to explore senior health science students’ knowledge of and attitudes toward these infections. Majority (91.82%) of participants had a positive attitude towards safe management of biomedical waste. These are the specialists who went to school to learn how to treat and take care of patients. The aim of this study is to assess the awareness of biomedical waste management in dental students of various dental colleges of Nepal. Regarding biomedical waste disposal technique in the hospital, only 29.9% to 79.8% are aware; this shows that there is lack of strict protocol in the BMW management. Particularly among the environmental factors, airborne route is one of the major routes of cross contamination and so aerosols produced in dental environment carry greatest pathogenic potential. J Clin. Chi-square test was applied to find out the association between different responses obtained from different colleges. In order to, reduce such occupational perils, it is necessary to create awareness among dental workers through differ-. All rights reserved. This present short commentary is to familiarize the dental practitioner regarding the methods to minimize the risk of the radiation hazards. Department of Oral Pathology, Ziauddin College of dentistry, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan. 8,9 Situations like anaesthetization of patients, overcoming of pain and fear, unanticipated emergency situations which puts a patient’s life in danger or procedures with questionable 18. airborne contamination in dental offices and their prevention, HAZARDS IN DENTISTRY -A REVIEW REVIEW ARTICLE, Occupational health hazards in contemporary dentistry – a review, Efficacy of Two Mouth Rinses in Reducing Aerosol Bacterial Load during Ultrasonic Scaling. Infection and, trauma are the two important causes of eye relat-, ed injuries in dental settings. J. After schooling, their main focus is to ensure that each dental procedure is completed with ease for the dentist. The profession of dentistry has many occupational. In order to reduce such occupational perils, it is necessary to create awareness among dental workers through different awareness programs including seminars, workshops etc. Most accidents occurred, respectively, in the oral surgery (51%) and the restorative dentistry (17%) departments. Occupational noise, exposure and risk of hypertension in an industrial. Therefore, we analyzed 29 articles, including 16 narrative reviews and 13 original article. De Sio S, Traversini V, Rinaldo F, Colasanti V. Buomprisco G, Perri R, Mormone F, La Torre G, Guerra F. Ergonomic risk and preventive measures, of musculoskeletal disorders in the dentistry environ-. 30. 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