Journal of Neonatal Biology

Dental staff and occupational hazards

Joint event on 9th World Summit on Neonatal Nursing and Health Care & 49th International conference on Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry

November 17, 2023 | Webinar

Nowaier Ali Alenezi

Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Saudi Arabia

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Neonatal Biol

Abstract:

Abstract: Occupational hazards can be define as a risk to a person usually arising out of employment. It can also refer to work, material, substance, process or suitable that predisposes or itself causes accidents or diseased a work place. Dental professionals are predisposed to many of occupational hazards that includes exposure to infections (including Human Immunodeficiency Virus and viral hepatitis), percutaneous exposure incidents, dental materials, radiation and noise musculoskeletal disorders psychological problems and dermatitis, respiratory disorders and eye insults therefore, the aim of the paper is to increase the level of awareness of occupational hazards among the dental surgeons and also to provide information on the ways in which hazards can be reduced Introduction: Occupational hazards refer to a risk or danger as a consequence of the nature or working conditions of a particular job. Dentistry is considered by the practitioner and most of the public as being extremely hazardous. The hazards includes the following: Infectious hazards, Needles and other sharp objects, spatter and aerosols can transmit viral infections such as life-threating infections such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and hepatitis B. Bacterial infections also play an important role. The leading causes that should be concerned are syphilis and tuberculosis. Psychological hazards: Stress is the leading psychological condition that occur in the dental profession. Allergic reactions: Gloves containing latex are the main causes of the allergic skin irritation Objective dentistry is a noble profession in an extremely complex field with a wide variety of specialties providing service to the people around the globe. Therefore, knowing the various occupational hazards that dentist encounter during their daily routine is of utmost importance, because these hazards may affect their outcome of their treatments and can even lead to disabilities. Prevention: Ways to prevent anxiety disorders includes the following • Anxiety management programs, which should be directed at the levels: dental students and dentists • Stress management workshop for stress-relieving exercise like deep breathing, listening to audiotapes and effective relaxation of body parts • Regular physical activity or exercise, meditation and desensitization • The use of antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs in extreme conditions • Practicing positive thinking in negative situations • Learning interpersonal communication skills or how to deal with conflicts Ways to prevent musculoskeletal problems include • Taking periodic breaks and stretching between appointments • Avoiding static postures for long periods and shifting the workload from one group of muscle to another • Observing roper posture techniques during procedures • Acquiring education about musculoskeletal health and disorder prevention • Sharing the work load with team members There are some ways to prevent the allergic reactions to latex • Avoid repeated exposure to latex • Use cornstarch powder-free gloves • Take antihistamines and corticosteroids to help control inflammatory reactions • In the case of anaphylactic shock, epinephrine is the drug of choice along with the intra venous fluid

Biography :

Nowaier Ali Alenezi graduated from Al-Farabi College in 2014 and currently serves as a specialized dental assistant. Since 2018, she has been working at Prince Sultan Military Medical City Hospital. Prior to this, Nowaier gained three years of experience working at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital..