Occupational health hazards in a prosthodontic practice: review of risk factors and management strategies.
- Author:
Indumathi SIVAKUMAR
1
;
Kuthalingam Subbiah ARUNACHALAM
;
E G R SOLOMON
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Health hazards; Occupational exposure; Occupational hazards; Risk management
- MeSH: Dental Materials; Hazardous Substances; Humans; Occupational Exposure; Occupational Health; Prosthodontics; Risk Factors; Risk Management; Students, Dental
- From:The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics 2012;4(4):259-265
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The intent of this article was to analyze the potential hazards and risks involved in persons exposed to prosthodontic practice. These risks include exposure to physical and chemical hazards, dental materials, infectious environment, inappropriate working pattern and psychosocial stress. The potential harm of these hazards and its prevention is highlighted. Prosthodontists, students, dental technicians, and others working in the prosthodontic clinics and laboratory should be aware of the specific risk factors and take measures to prevent and overcome these hazards.
