Dr. Sam Shamardi discusses why dentists are prone to hearing loss and what they can do about it.
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Implant Success and Oral Health: How Proper Maintenance can Transform Long-term Success
Implant therapy is dependent on various factors to ensure successful outcomes, but none is more overlooked and underappreciated than proper oral hygiene practices. This course will demonstrate the essential role home care plays in the entire implant process from pre-treatment through placement and long-term maintenance.
Clinical Collaboration: Crown lengthening
Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, talks with a periodontist about the benefits and considerations of crown lengthening, and what hygienists need to know to care for patients.
Working in Reverse or Going with the Flow; Why Entrepreneurs Should Consider both Approaches
When it comes to our dental careers, we also strive to organize things around a structured routine we can control. However, when attempting to plan our future, many of us oftentimes feel our lives are dependent on other people and outside factors.
Student loans and the myth of the “minimum payment”
an, do you really know how much you’ll be paying back to the lender? Dr. Sam Shamardi explains what you need to know to reduce your burden and stay in control of your money.
Hearing Loss
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.
Clinician Perceptions of 4 Hearing Devices
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.
“The world is becoming a noisier place, so protection and prevention are essential”
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.
Clinician’s Perspectives on Hearing Protection Devices
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.
“Tommy, Can You Hear Me?”
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.