DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2015.v02i02.020

Pages: 192-194

Abstract: Dental professionals are predisposed to a number of occupational hazards. These include exposure to ionizing radiation. Taking X-ray machines in the dental office predispose dentists to suffer from ionizing radiation. Non-ionizing radiation has recently become a concern since the use of composites and other resins, next to the use of lasers in dentistry procedures, which has added another potential hazard to eye and other tissues that may be directly exposed Concerning prevention, the global literature focuses strictly on Lead aprons, periodic maintenance of the X-ray machine and radiation level sensors deal with radiation dangers. The current paper reviews studies relating to occupational health problems in dental practice.