Skin reactions amongst <scp>G</scp>reek endodontists: a national questionnaire survey

Zarra, T.; Lambrianidis, T.

doi:10.1111/iej.12327

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“…According to our survey results, the skin of the hands requires particular care and protective measures as most of the lesions (96%) occurred on the hands, corresponding to a Greek survey of dental professionals, which is expected since hands are highly exposed to irritants and allergens due to the nature of dental work ( 14 ).…”

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Analysis of Dental Professionals’ and Dental Students’ Care for their Skin

Japundžić¹,

Novak

Kuna

et al. 2018

Acta Stomatol Croat

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ObjectivesTo determine prevalence of undesirable, work-related skin lesions and their localizations in dental professionals and students, and to collect data about diagnostic procedures they undergo and skin care they take when these lesions occur.Subjects and methodsOur research included 444 respondents (dentists, dental assistants, dental technicians, dental students) who filled out a questionnaire. They were asked to specify if they had observed any lesions on their skin and where; if they had undergone any treatments and in what way; if they had undergone any allergy tests; and if they had taken any protective measures.ResultsOf all the respondents that took part in the survey, 249 (56.1%) reported undesirable skin reactions commonly on their hands and fingers (96%). Before our survey, only 15% of them had seen a dermatologist, while 33% had undergone allergy tests (without a dermatologists’ clinical examination). Also, 45% of them sometimes used soaps for sensitive skin and the majority (61%) of them used protective hand creams 1-2 times per day.ConclusionAlthough a large number of dental professionals and students have noticed work-related skin lesions, only some of them sought dermatologists’ professional help and most of them did not take care of their skin adequately when those lesions occurred. According to the results of this study, it is necessary to take additional preventive measures to increase dental professionals’ and students’ awareness of occupational dermatoses and adequate skin care.

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Analysis of Dental Professionals’ and Dental Students’ Care for their Skin

Japundžić¹,

Novak

Kuna

et al. 2018

Acta Stomatol Croat

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“…Contact with dental materials and disinfectants, wearing of protective gloves, and frequent hand washing cause damage to the skin barrier that can result in dry skin and hand eczema. In most cases, work‐related skin lesions in dental staff manifest as contact reactions in terms of irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, or contact urticaria, commonly on the hands but also on other body parts (eg, forearms, face, and neck) . Studies on the prevalence of hand eczema in dental personnel have been conducted in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the United States, and Poland …”

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“…In most cases, work-related skin lesions in dental staff manifest as contact reactions in terms of irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, or contact urticaria, commonly on the hands but also on other body parts (eg, forearms, face, and neck). [4][5][6][7][8][9] Studies on the prevalence of hand eczema in dental personnel have been conducted in Sweden, [10][11][12] Denmark, 13 Finland, 6 the United States, 14 and Poland. 15 These skin problems may begin during student training and education.…”

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Skin reactions among Bulgarian dental students: A self‐report questionnaire survey

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Background Dental students are at high risk of developing adverse skin reactions following practical work during the dentistry degree program. They encounter multiple irritants and allergens that may cause skin reactions on exposed parts of the body, notably the hands. Objectives To estimate the prevalence of skin reactions related to the pre‐clinical and clinical training courses of the dentistry program and associated risk factors in Bulgarian dental students. Method A cross‐sectional study was performed using a self‐report questionnaire. Results A total of 467 dental students completed the questionnaire (response 51.8%). The prevalence of self‐reported skin symptoms was 21.2%. According to logistic regression analysis, the most important risk factors for work‐related skin symptoms were a personal history of atopic dermatitis (odds ratio [OR] 3.92, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.99‐7.72), allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and/or asthma (OR 1.94, 95%CI: 1.03‐3.68), personal history of contact allergy (OR 2.19, 95%CI: 1.06‐4.55), and hand washing >16 times a day (OR 2.42, 95%CI: 1.06‐5.52). Conclusions The results of this study suggest that work‐related skin symptoms are frequent among dental students and indicate the need to establish effective primary preventive programs for occupational skin disorders at a national level.

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“…A study conducted among dentists in Thailand revealed a 1‐year prevalence of 21.9%, 13 which was lower than in studies from Norway and New Zealand with a 1‐year prevalence of 45% 16 and 47%, 14 respectively. The 5‐year prevalence of skin reactions among Greek endodontists was estimated to be 32.5%, while 82.1% of endodontists considered the reactions to be associated with the dental occupation 17 . Although most of the studies do not present data on point prevalence, making the comparison difficult, it seems that the rate of work‐related skin symptoms in Bulgarian dentists is high.…”

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Work‐related skin symptoms among Bulgarian dentists

Stoeva

2020

Contact Dermatitis

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Background: Dentists are at high risk of developing skin symptoms due to occupational contact with irritants and/or allergens.Objectives: To assess the point prevalence of work-related skin symptoms and associated factors in Bulgarian dentists. Methods:A cross-sectional study was performed using a self-report questionnaire.Results: A total of 4675 dentists filled the questionnaire (response 48.1%). The point prevalence of self-reported skin symptoms was 31.6%. According to logistic regression analysis, factors significantly associated with work-related skin symptoms included a personal history of atopic dermatitis (odds ratio [OR] 2.72, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.24-3.31), allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and/or asthma (OR 1.85, 95%CI: 1.56-2.19), work experience >30 years (OR 2.21, 95%CI: 1.78-2.74), personal history of contact allergy (OR 1.79, 95%CI: 1.48-2.17), female sex (OR 1.87, 95%CI:

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Skin reactions amongst Greek endodontists: a national questionnaire survey

Abstract: Approximately one-third of participants reported skin reactions. History of atopy and dermal eczema as well as gender was significantly associated with such reactions. The use of powder-free latex gloves instead of powdered ones was the measure most frequently adopted to manage reactions.

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Analysis of Dental Professionals’ and Dental Students’ Care for their Skin

Analysis of Dental Professionals’ and Dental Students’ Care for their Skin

Skin reactions among Bulgarian dental students: A self‐report questionnaire survey

Work‐related skin symptoms among Bulgarian dentists

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