Occupational Hazard In Dentistry

Occupational Hazard In Dentistry
Dental workers may be exposed to a variety of workplace hazards in the course of performing their functions. The type and degree of exposure is dependent upon the type of services, the type of patients ,and the specific tasks performed.

Sources of occupational hazards to dentist.
1.Working for a long time in improper positions
2.Contact with patient
3. Contact with certain chemical materials and equipment.
4.Contact with X-ray
Working for long periods of time in physiologically improper positions
Dentist working in this situation will create problem of having inert contractions which may affect the musculoskeletal system and peripheral nervous system.
Weakness of the postural muscles may lead to a progressive of the operator’s posture, which may lead to pain and can affect the dentists’ legs, spines ,shoulders pain ,flat foot,drooping,curvature,and varicose
Dentist working in this situation will create problem of having inert contractions which may affect the musculoskeletal system and peripheral nervous system.
Weakness of the postural muscles may lead to a progressive of the operator’s posture, which may lead to pain and can affect the dentists’ legs, spines ,shoulders pain ,flat foot,drooping,curvature,and varicose

How to restrained the risk of musculoskeletal pains?

Maintain an straight posture .
Adjust your seating to minimize bending forward, position:
Do not work with your arms elevated and tensed.
Try to bring your patient close to you so that your elbows and arms stay close to your body.
Ensure that your hands and wrists do not remain contorted for an extended period of time
Change posture as frequently as you can: frequent switching between sitting and standing helps to reduce fatigue.
Use dental equipment and tools that are easy on your hands:.
Breaks should be taken between treatment: These breaks will enable you to do some stretching exercises. This will reduce muscular tension and give you time to recompose.