Potential airborne asbestos exposures in dentistry: a comprehensive review and risk assessment

Ierardi, A. Michael; Mathis, Claire; Urban, Ania; Jacobs, Neva; Finley, Brent L.; Gaffney, Shannon H.

doi:10.1080/10408444.2021.1910624

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“…A recent review by Ierardi et al (2021), it describes the potential asbestos exposure of dental professionals in the USA. The authors conclude that although specific exposure is possible, measurements do not exceed regulatory standards; therefore, they do not expect the use of dental tapes and liners to pose an increased health risk in these professionals.…”

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“…To support their conclusion, they stated that epidemiological studies do not report increased risk in this sector. However, in the limitations of their study, they also report that exposure data is scarce and that they assume a low exposure by basis [ 38 ]. These conclusions support the aim of our work, which is to confirm the presence of asbestos exposure in dental professionals first and the need to establish adequate prevention plans accordingly.…”

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Prevention of Occupational Hazards Due to Asbestos Exposure in Dentistry. A Proposal from a Panel of Experts

Anaya-Aguilar

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Magán‐Fernández

et al. 2022

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Asbestos in all its forms is a Group 1 material agent with proven carcinogenic effects in the human being since 1977. Exposure to asbestos can be considered unsafe. The use of asbestos in the field of dentistry had a common use in the manufacture of dental prostheses in the 1960s and 1970s. Taking into account the long induction period of this agent and the plausibility for being a risk factor in dentistry, the objective of this study is to propose a plan for the prevention of occupational risks due to asbestos exposure in dentistry by means of the contribution of a panel of experts. An Expert Panel (EP) approach was used in which a group of nine experts identified and documented the use of asbestos in the dental profession. EP was created and followed the protocol in accordance with the EuropeAid Assessment Guidelines. As a result of this study, EP documented the common use and sources of asbestos in dentistry in prosthetic materials, dental dressings, and in the coating of casting cylinders. EP also created a consensus document on the priority measures for the Plan for the Prevention of Risks from Asbestos in Dentistry, based on previous reports from the European Commission Senior Labour Inspectors’ Committee. The document concluded that obtainment of information, receiving specific training on the subject and performing epidemiological studies, and the proper risk assessments were the priority measures to adopt.

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Prevention of Occupational Hazards Due to Asbestos Exposure in Dentistry. A Proposal from a Panel of Experts

Anaya-Aguilar

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Magán‐Fernández

et al. 2022

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“…Currently, the association between dental dust exposure and respiratory cancer remains controversial. A comprehensive review in 2021 [ 39 ] assessed the risk of asbestos exposure in dentistry and concluded that the use of asbestos-containing casting ring liners and/or periodontal dressing powder was not anticipated to increase asbestos-related disease risk. A Swedish study [ 40 ] discovered that the risk of lung cancer among dentists was comparable to that of the general population.…”

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Characterization of dental dust particles and their pathogenicity to respiratory system: a narrative review

Ding

et al. 2023

Clin Oral Invest

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Objectives Dental professionals are exposed to large amounts of dust particles during routine treatment and denture processing. This article provides a narrative review to investigate the most prevalent dust-related respiratory diseases among dental professionals and to discuss the effects of dental dust on human respiratory health. Materials and methods A literature search was performed in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Embase for articles published between 1990 and 2022. Any articles on the occupational respiratory health effects of dental dust were included. Results The characterization and toxicity evaluation of dental dust show a correlation between dust exposure and respiratory system injury, and the possible pathogenic mechanism of dust is to cause lung injury and abnormal repair processes. The combination use of personal protective equipment and particle removal devices can effectively reduce the adverse health effects of dust exposure. Conclusions Dental dust should be considered an additional occupational hazard in dental practice. However, clinical data and scientific evidence on this topic are still scarce. Further research is required to quantify dust in the dental work environment and clarify its pathogenicity and potential toxicological pathways. Nonetheless, the prevention of dust exposure should become a consensus among dental practitioners. Clinical relevance This review provides dental practitioners with a comprehensive understanding and preventive advice on respiratory health problems associated with dust exposure.

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Potential airborne asbestos exposures in dentistry: a comprehensive review and risk assessment

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Prevention of Occupational Hazards Due to Asbestos Exposure in Dentistry. A Proposal from a Panel of Experts

Prevention of Occupational Hazards Due to Asbestos Exposure in Dentistry. A Proposal from a Panel of Experts

Characterization of dental dust particles and their pathogenicity to respiratory system: a narrative review

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