Charting Dentistry’s Diagnostic Evolution
Sam Shamardi, DMD
January 10, 2026
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Dental professionals are at significant risk of developing permanent hearing damage and systemic health complications due to their profession, yet the majority of practitioners are not even aware that they are at risk. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the issue of noise-induced hearing loss in the dental profession, highlighting the essential points that demonstrate why they are at risk while providing solutions to prevent it from occurring.
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Dental professionals today have more personal protective equipment and regulations in the dental clinic space than ever before, yet one issue has continued to remain ignored; hearing loss.
Common equipment in the dental operatory generate cumulative noise at sufficient decibel levels that can damage hearing. Although noise exposure in the dental office is typically intermittent, dentists and other dental care providers have been shown to be at risk of hearing loss.
Although noise exposure in dentistry may appear to be minimal, the potential for noise-induced hearing loss is an issue in the field. Various studies have shown that a significant number of dental professionals are affected each year.
Occupational noise-induced hearing loss is estimated to be the most common occupational disability in the United States. In addition to hearing loss, high noise levels can create stress, reduce productivity, and interfere with communication and concentration.
noise-induced hearing loss among dental professionals.
Years of playing in rock bands as well as attending concerts have put a strain on my hearing, which is often a good excuse for not hearing orders from my wife or coworkers. Auditory damage is well documented, and OSHA requires hearing protection for people working in loud noise environments. In its literature, it clearly states this: “Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss.” And neither surgery nor a hearing aid can help to correct this type of hearing loss.
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