ReviewCanadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD2021
Are dental hygienists at risk for noise-induced hearing loss? A literature review.
Review in Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Early Outer Hair Cell Dysfunction Associated With Educational Noise Exposure in Dental Students: Implications for Hearing Conservation in Dental Education.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
- Noise Exposure in a Dental Teaching Hospital: Investigations and Recommendations for Dental Personnel.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
- Risks and Awareness of NIHL Among Dental Students: A Scoping Review.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Impact of ototoxic agents and noise exposure on hearing loss among healthcare personnel in a medical university: a cross-sectional analytical study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Evaluation of noise exposure and acoustic discomfort in a university dental hygiene clinic.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2025Article
- Assessment of hearing performance of dental technicians due to the professional noise exposure.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Healthcare Professionals and Noise-Generating Tools: Challenging Assumptions about Hearing Loss Risk.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Evaluation of Noise in Paediatric Dentistry and Change in Perception of Operators with Use of Ear Protection Devices.Noise & healthArticle
- Should Dentists Mandatorily Wear Ear Protection Device to Prevent Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss? A Randomized Case-Control Study.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this review is to explore dental hygienists' risk for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and to describe the current hearing protection options. Methods: A literature search was undertaken using the following databases: PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Libraries, and Google Scholar. The returns were screened using inclusion and exclusion criteria and the remaining studies were critically appraised. Results and Discussion: Seventeen articles assessed noise levels and NIHL risk in dental settings; and 11 articles examined hearing protection devices. The literature revealed that oral health practitioners were exposed to excessive noise limits (85 dBA) in an 8-hour workday, therefore increasing the risk of NIHL. Oral health professionals need to be aware of this risk and the preventive measures they can take to reduce the potential for hearing loss. Effective preventive measures may include hearing protective devices (HPDs), educational programs, insulated noise-absorbing materials, and regular monitoring of noise exposure. Conclusion: Dental hygienists may be at risk for permanent or temporary hearing loss in their work environment. Permanent hearing loss from the use of ultrasonic scalers appears to be minimal. To prevent hearing loss, active (electronic) HPDs are recommended as they allow practitioners to protect their hearing and communicate with clients.
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