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Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Technology and Innovation (ajpti)

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D.P.Narayan

Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India

Publications

  • Review Article   
    Occupational Hazards in Dentistry – A Review
    Author(s): Suvarna V Biradar* and D.P.Narayan

    Despite numerous advances in recent years in the field of dentistry, many occupational health problems still persists. They include stress and professional burnout, allergies from various materials, musculoskeletal disorders and diseases of peripheral nervous system, Percutaneous Exposure Incidents (PEI),biological hazards, hazards due to nitrous oxide and legal hazards. Dental professionals are constantly exposed to a number of specific occupational hazards. In many cases, this exposure results in diseases which are regarded as occupational illnesses. Based on the relevant literature, this review focuses on the occupational hazards in dentistry. Being unaware of the potential hazards in the work environment makes dental personnel vulnerable to occupational injury and illnesses. Awareness of these occupational hazards and implementation of preventive strat.. Read More»

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