Abstract:Dentists are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Dental treatment equipment has high-intensity noise levels. Occupational noise levels of multi-unit dental clinic are higher than private clinic and are at further increased risk of NIHL. This study aims to develop a noise-reducing appointment system in multi-unit dental clinics using treatment duration and steps noisemap. Restorative, periodontal, and prosthetic dental procedure noise levels were measured in a multi-unit dental clinic. A procedure noi… Show more
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