Occupational Hazards in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Despite numerous advancements, many occupational health hazards are still prevailing in current dental profession. Occupational health hazards are unavoidable in many professions. In order to be a productive professional one must be healthy. High productio n demands in combination with stressful working conditions will affect health. One thing should kept in mind that every technology, no matter how beneficial, can exert a negative impact on some members of the population. The reality of public health will always involve balancing maximum benefit and minimum harm to the public health and well- being. Regarding ergonomics, it is very essential to maintain an adequate work posture and that the instruments and furniture that the dentist is working with, have adequate working characteristics to prevent MSDs from developing. Dentists should control their working hours, pace of work, be aware of occupational hazards and observe their mental health. Strategies for improving mental health and reducing the effects of occupational hazards should be developed and implemented in order to secure well being of dentists.