Auditory effects of recreational and occupational noise exposure among dental students: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Purpose: to determine the auditory effects of noise exposure from recreational and occupational sources among dentistry students. Methods: forty-two dentistry students, routinely exposed to occupational noise, and 72 students from other health science schools were recruited (control group). Audiometric testing, otoacoustic emissions and questionnaires to assess recreational and occupational noise were applied to the sample. The presence of a notch was determined for each participant audiometry´s test based on the criteria proposed by Coles et al. Differences in notch prevalence were analyzed by applying univariate regression models as well as a multivariate model adjusted by covariates. Results: non-significant differences in auditory thresholds between groups were found. The controls exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of a notch at 4 kHz than the group exposed to noise. However, the differences were not statistically significant in the multivariate model adjusted by recreational noise exposure. Conclusions: the occupational noise exposure was not significantly associated to auditory system dysfunction. In addition, the differences in notch prevalence could be related to recreational noise exposure.

Ebselen and Analogues: Pharmacological Properties and Synthetic Strategies for Their Preparation

“…The hearing loss induced by noise is a major determinant of injury and disease in many teenagers and young adults. The reason behind this is the use of personal music players at relatively high volume and exposure to loud sounds, in particular in environments such as bars and clubs [ 156 ]. Evidence clearly indicates that GPx1 has a role in maintaining normal cochlear functions in mammals; indeed, GPx1 depletion increases vulnerability to noise-induced ear damage [ 157 ].…”