Occupational hazards among dental surgeons in IIUM Kuantan

Ramlee, Nurul Aina Salmi and Maliki, Nur Alia and Ab. Halim, Noorhazayti and Harun, Nor Asilah (2020) Occupational hazards among dental surgeons in IIUM Kuantan. In: 9th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2020, 24th February 2020, Kuantan, Pahang. (Unpublished)

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Introductions: Dental professionals may be at risk for exposure to numerous occupational hazards. These include the bloodborne pathogens, pharmaceuticals, ergonomic hazards, noise, vibration and workplace violence. Therefore, this study aims to assess the awareness level, experience and preventive measure taken in minimising occupational hazard. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan involving dental surgeons by using universal sampling. A self-administered validated questionnaire was distributed, and a descriptive analysis was performed. Results: The majority of participants (82%) declared that they had correct posture while practising dentistry. However, 66.7% of the participants revealed that they bend their neck during procedures. The most-reported pain area was at the shoulder and neck, followed by the back region. Surprisingly, about 10% of participants had been diagnosed with a serious condition such as prolapse disc L5, cervical spondylitis, and degenerative disc C4/C5/C6. Most of the participants took specific preventive measures in order to minimise occupational hazards. Conclusions: Although the level of occupational hazards’ awareness among dental surgeons is high, however, the majority of them had experienced physical health problems. Hence, most of the participants took preventive measures in order to minimise occupational hazards.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	5869/83822
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Occupational Hazards, Dentistry, Dental Surgeon
Subjects:	R Medicine > RK Dentistry > RK529 Oral Surgery-General Works
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Dentistry > Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Kulliyyah of Dentistry
Depositing User:	Asst Prof Noorhazayti Ab. Halim
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2020 11:31
Last Modified:	28 Oct 2020 11:31
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/83822

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