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Occupational health and safety of dental personnel in Korea

성지민 (원광대학교 치과대학)
신호성 (원광대학교)
김보라 (남서울대학교 치위생학과)
대한치과의사협회지 / The Journal of the Korean Dental Association, (P)0376-4672; (E)2713-7961
2022, v.60 no.11, pp.727-741
https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2022.60.11.005
성지민, 신호성, & 김보라. (2022). . 대한치과의사협회지, 60(11), 727-741, https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2022.60.11.005

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate occupational risk among dental practitioners and its associated factors. Ma- terials and Methods. A total of 505 dentists and other dental staff from Korean dental institutions were included in this study. A self-report questionnaire on demographic characteristics, perception and experience of occupa- tional hazards, the prevalence of chronic diseases, and type of musculoskeletal problems, were distributed to the participants. A logistic regression model was used to identify factors affecting the perception of occupational hazards. Results. Among the participants, 61.58% were dentists and 38.42% were dental staff (dental hygien- ists, dental technologists, and other office workers). Overall, 48.12% had a serious perception of occupational hazards, and 77.53% had experienced occupational hazards. The common occupational hazards encountered were stress (20.58%), exposure to hazardous materials (15.44%), and cross-infections (14.75%). Regardless of participants’ occupation and their perception of occupational hazards, musculoskeletal problems had the high- est prevalence (35.94%) (neck/shoulder pain [35.53%], lower back pain [24.74%], and wrist pain [19.07%]). Those with experience of occupational hazards and musculoskeletal problems were more likely to recognize occupational hazards (odds ratio 5.186 and 1.535, respectively; p<0.05). Conclusion. Approximately half of the dental workers were aware of the risk of occupational hazards. This study highlighted that the more the partici- pants experience occupational hazards, the more likely they are to recognize occupational hazards. The high prevalence of physical and mental occupational hazards indicates the need for preventive measures to reduce occupational risk in dental practices.

keywords
musculoskeletal disorders, stress, cross-infection, sedentary workstyle, occupational hazards

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