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Occupational Hazards among Dental Surgeons.
1Graded Specialist (Orthodontics), Dental Centre, INHS Kalyani, PO Gandhigram, Visakhapatnam 530005.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|July 14, 2016
Summary
Dental surgeons in the Indian Navy are aware of workplace hazards but need reinforced prevention strategies. Increased education on mercury poisoning and monitoring is crucial for occupational safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Dental Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Assesses occupational hazard awareness among Indian Navy dental surgeons.
- Highlights the importance of understanding risks in dental practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and enhance awareness of occupational hazards.
- To identify specific risks faced by dental surgeons in the Indian Navy.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a self-administered questionnaire for data collection.
- Surveyed 17 serving dental surgeons regarding hazards, safety, and experiences.
Main Results:
- High awareness of workplace hazards reported by all participants.
- 82.3% experienced regular exposure to dental amalgam; 70.59% reported backache.
- All participants were vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
Conclusions:
- Awareness of occupational hazards is high, but practical prevention needs strengthening.
- Emphasizes the need for education on chronic mercury poisoning and monitoring.
- Recommends reinforcing safety measures and regular health surveillance for dental professionals.
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