Attitude and awareness of general dental practitioners toward radiation hazards and safety

Aravind, Biju; Joy, E Tatu; Kiran, M Shashi; Sherubin, J Eugenia; Sajesh, S; Manchil, P Redwin Dhas

doi:10.4103/0975-7406.191969

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“…Radiation protection measures have been advocated to ameliorate these effects. 41 According to Aravind et al, 42 radiation has emerged as a major occupational hazards, and this is associated with a high amount of damage resulting from exposure to radiation. It is important to conduct radiation monitoring in the dental department to create a better working environment and to reduce the occupational health effect of radiation.…”

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Occupational Physical Hazards and Safety Practices at Dental Clinics

El-Sharkawy

Alafandi

2022

Eur J Dent

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Objective Worldwide, dentistry is known as a high-level occupational hazard profession. Dental staff is usually exposed to several types of hazards which include chemical agents, physical, psychological stress, and workplace violence, biological and ergonomics. The objectives of this paper were to assess levels of occupational hazards and evaluate safety practices at dental clinics. Materials and Methods At several dental clinics, levels of noise, lighting, and radiation were measured by recommended instruments and the safety practice was evaluated using a validated and reliable questionnaire (during 3 months of 2020). Results The mean levels of noise ranged between 46.3 and 67.2 dB, while the noise dose percent (noise exposure level) ranged between 60.7 and 77.6 dB. The mean levels of lighting ranged from 236.3 lux in the X-ray room to 1,080.3 lux in the dental laboratory. The mean levels of radiation ranged from 7.8 to 12.1 µrem. The mean levels of the three physical hazards were lower than their permissible levels at all locations. Conclusion Levels of noise in dental clinic were affected by the change in the work activities, while this factor has no effect on the levels of lighting and radiation except for certain processes. The demographic variables such as gender, specialization, and the average number of patients showed a significant association with physical hazards, safety practices, while there was no significant association with radiation protection.

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Occupational Physical Hazards and Safety Practices at Dental Clinics

El-Sharkawy

Alafandi

2022

Eur J Dent

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“…Furthermore, the specialist should individually adjust the dose level to the indications as well as the specific requirements of the patient. The dentist can fully follow the ALADIP principles to appropriately adjust the radiation dose in terms of optimisation and the prevention of adverse effects in daily medical practice, only if it sets doses according to a dose monitoring strategy during the recovery process or during the diagnostic process [21].…”

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Cone-beam computed tomography in implant dentistry - guidelines, current concepts and limitations for practice

Popińska,

Ślusarczyk,

Żmuda

et al. 2024

J Educ Health Sport

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This article issues scientific background of Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the importance of taking x-rays before and after implant placement in daily practice as a common care. The review will introduce cone-beam computed tomography guidelines, restrictions and intraoperartive issues for instance nerve damage and bleeding incidents. Modern CBCT technology enables specialists to avoid making a wrong diagnosis, which translates into a higher percentage of people with a positive treatment outcome. Diagnostic radiology is a crucial element of every dental treatment planning. CBCT market is expanding gradually since two decades, there are more than 85 distinct CBCT tools available. CBCT is a three-dimensional (3D) imaging used nowadays in dentistry with increased frequency and offers volumetric data on jaw bones and teeth with relatively low radiation doses and costs. Currently, the greatest advantage of CBCT examinations over radiographs is the fact that the image obtained is presented in a 3D projection and not, as is the case, in 2D. It has the ability to help a wider range of patients, but the use of CBCT also has negative consequences. Routine or excessive use has resulted in increased radiation doses accumulating in the patient's body, which translates into an increased risk of adverse effects. The risk varies according to the age of the patient under study and is directly proportional to it, that is, it is highest for young people and lower for older people. The potential risk is also slightly higher in the female population. For this reason, creating awareness of the mandatory patient safety management of CT scans is a key process by which X-ray exposures can be optimised.

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Clinical capability of Iranian operating room nurses and surgeons regarding radiation protection protocols in radiation-exposed operating rooms

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Radiation protection is among the important issues in the wards exposed to radiation. Considering the daily increasing use of radiation in operating rooms and the existing problems in the field of radiation protection, the present study aimed to evaluate the clinical capability of operating room nurses and surgeons regarding radiation protection protocols in radiation-exposed operating rooms in Shiraz. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted through census on radiation-exposed nurses and surgeons in operating rooms of private and public hospitals in Shiraz in 2019-2020. The study data were collected using a demographic and professional information form and a questionnaire on radiation protection capability of operating room personnel. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS 25 software and were analyzed via descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Totally, 200 questionnaires were completely filled out. The mean age of the participants with complete questionnaires was 33.34+8.09 years. The mean scores of clinical capability, knowledge, attitude, performance, and personal commitment were 111.7+21.09, 39.05+12.76, 44.25+7.16, 14.61+6.23, and 13.98+5.77, respectively. Accordingly, the participants’ knowledge, attitude, personal commitment, and clinical capability were at good levels, while they showed a weak performance. Conclusion: It seems that educational as well as managerial measures in terms of radiation protection protocols are needed to increase the clinical capability of radiation-exposed operating room nurses and surgeons. The present study results can be used to improve clinical capability regarding radiation protection, provide related strategies, and solve problems.

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Attitude and awareness of general dental practitioners toward radiation hazards and safety

Cited by 15 publications

References 19 publications

Occupational Physical Hazards and Safety Practices at Dental Clinics

Occupational Physical Hazards and Safety Practices at Dental Clinics

Cone-beam computed tomography in implant dentistry - guidelines, current concepts and limitations for practice

Clinical capability of Iranian operating room nurses and surgeons regarding radiation protection protocols in radiation-exposed operating rooms

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