
Occupational Hazards in dentistry
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published on 18. October 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
108 pages
978-620-5-49900-9 (ISBN)
Description
Working towards the motto of providing quality dental treatment to patients, the dentist compromises on his /her health. Various factors in the dental clinic /dental practice poses health risks to the professionals. From material to working position, patient saliva to blood exposure, limited artificial light to the anaesthetic agents¿all pose a risk to dentist¿s health. The dentist is the victim of modern day emphasis on reduced and simplified motion, the value for this for dentist¿s health is questionable. Often dentists adopt bizarre positions while treating patients and even though such technique cause minimal patient discomfort, they in turn are rewarded with muscle fatigue, lower backache, shoulder problem etc. Dental professionals are exposed to various occupational hazards ranging from physical, chemical, infectious, mechanical and social hazards. Thus, Occupational hazard can be defined as a risk to a person usually arising out of employment. It can also refer to a work, material, substance, process, or situation that predisposes, or itself causes accidents, or diseases, at a work place.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
179 gr
ISBN-13
978-620-5-49900-9 (9786205499009)
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Dr Aman Kumar is a post-graduate student in Department of Public Health Dentistry. He is hard working and dedicated towards his patients. He has interest in clinical dentistry and research.