Occupational Hazards in Oral Healthcare Professionals

Abstract

Introduction: Occupational hazards are disorders which are induced due to work-related conditions. Oral healthcare providers are continuously getting exposed to a number occupation-related disorders. This may cause various occupation-related disorders which then develop and increase with years. Unawareness or ignorance makes oral healthcare professionals more vulnerable to occupationrelated disorders. So health of oral healthcare professionals, especially effect of dental activities on it, is important in the present day, and as a matter of fact, not a well-documented subject also. Aim:To summarize the important side of occupation-related disorders influencing oral healthcare professionals and to present its preventive measures.Results: Previous literature suggests evidence of high vulnerability of oral healthcare professionals to certain work-related disorders. Conclusion:It is therefore, important that all the oral healthcare professionals remain constantly informed regarding occupational hazards and implementation of preventive strategies to provide a safe working environment. Continuous education and appropriate interventions are needed to reduce the complications of these hazards.