Occupational Hazards

In this second ankle on occupational hazards in dentistry we outline the hazards in dental practice from :

• Working long hours at a high level of concentration
• Working in a sedentary state
• Working with anxious patients
• Exposure to microbial aerosols generated by high-speed rotary hand pieces
• Exposure to various chemicals used in clinical dental practice
• Other hazards

The occupational hazards found among dentists and other clinical dental workers are similar worldwide and include a wide range of risks and sometimes even legal hazards. The source of these hazards is the work environment which can include physical, chemical, biological, mechanical and social aspects.