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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Innovative New Strategy Makes Socket Preservation Easy and Effective
Fifty years ago, when a patient needed a tooth pulled, the answer was simple. As dentists, we cared little about the contour and stability of the remaining bone. All thatContinue reading “Innovative New Strategy Makes Socket Preservation Easy and Effective”
Surgic Pro: Take It for a Spin
Dr. Sam Shamardi, a periodontist who practices in Boston, MA, keeps an eye out for instruments and technology that will enhance the care he provides and help his practice runContinue reading “Surgic Pro: Take It for a Spin”
The deafening silence in dentistry
Dental professionals have more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and regulations than ever before, yet one issue has remained silent: hearing loss. If hearing loss were considered a disability, it wouldContinue reading “The deafening silence in dentistry”