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Occupational diseases of teeth
1Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow, India.
The Journal of the Society of Occupational Medicine
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Occupational dental diseases are often overlooked due to low awareness among physicians. Chemical, physical, and biological exposures, combined with poor hygiene, can cause or worsen these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Dental medicine
- Toxicology
Background:
- Occupational diseases affecting teeth are underrecognized.
- Lack of awareness among occupational physicians contributes to this issue.
- Dental health can be impacted by workplace exposures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase awareness among occupational physicians regarding occupation-related dental disorders.
- To highlight the causes and contributing factors of dental problems in the workplace.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on occupational dental diseases.
- Analysis of etiological factors including chemical, physical, and biological agents.
- Consideration of the role of poor dental hygiene.
Main Results:
- Chemical substances in the workplace are a significant cause of occupation-related dental disorders.
- Physical and biological workplace factors also contribute to dental issues.
- The interplay of workplace exposures and inadequate dental hygiene exacerbates these conditions.
Conclusions:
- Occupational physicians need greater awareness of dental health risks in the workplace.
- A multifactorial approach considering exposures and hygiene is crucial for managing occupational dental diseases.