Ocular injury during scaling: Are we protecting ourselves?

Bhatsange, Anuradha; Japatti, Sharanabasappa; Deshmukh, Sabina; Varma, Siddhartha

doi:10.4103/2231-0754.186427

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“…Hence, dentists, dental assistants, and patients should take all necessary eye safety precautions like safety glasses, full face shields, full goggles, bottom gap closing shields, and side gap shields to avoid ocular injuries. [ 10 ]…”

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Evaluation of Eye Safety Protocol in the Dental Office

Nimma,

Bayani,

Lingam

et al. 2024

Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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Background: Ocular health is significant as undetected and untreated eye conditions can lead to vision loss and blindness. Usually, dentists, dental assisting staff, and patients undergoing frequent dental corrections are likely affected by eye injuries. Methods: This survey aimed to evaluate eye safety protocols in the dental fraternity. A prevalidated questionnaire was given to practicing graduate and postgraduate dentists to obtain details of the eye safety protocol they adopted. Results: A total of 150 dentists approached; only 125 chose to participate in the survey and answered our questionnaire. Although most dentists used eye protection for themselves, primarily personal eyeglasses and face shields, eye injury was quite common in them. Conclusion: Data from this study revealed that the use of eye safety practices among the respondents could be improved. Clinicians should be aware that they are responsible for providing adequate eye protection for themselves and their assisting staff and patients.

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Evaluation of Eye Safety Protocol in the Dental Office

Nimma,

Bayani,

Lingam

et al. 2024

Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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“…OSHA also suggested the use of bottom gaps in the eyewear to prevent the travelling of debris vertical and tangential to the face [17]. They also outlined the implementation of eye wash station within 7.62 m in the vicinity [5]. The awareness and knowledge about ocular injuries and the need for proper precaution should be emphasized at the undergraduate level and should be highlighted in all the clinical work-stations.…”

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“…Tremendous effort has to be created between the medical and dental professionals to understand the need for eye care. Certain National safety agencies, like Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standard Institute (ANSI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA) have set prompt guidelines for the proper usage of infection control measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) [5].…”

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Risk of eye infections in dental personnel and the need for its prevention: a case report

Arvind

Roma

2020

J Ophthal Inflamm Infect

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A lot of dentists and dental personnel are at high risk of contracting eye infections during operative procedures involving aerosols. As many may not be aware of it, they often ignore the precautions to be taken for prevention of such infections. This is one such case report of a dental intern where an eyelid infection arose shortly after she treated a patient with an infected tooth in an operative procedure. This case report emphasizes the importance of preventive barriers for the dentist, and that how special protective gear is required for doing restorative cases which involve dealing with infection.

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