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ArticleIndian journal of occupational and environmental medicine

Evaluation of Eye Safety Protocol in the Dental Office.

Vijayalaxmi Nimma, Maitri Bayani, Amara S Lingam, Easwaran Ramaswami, Lavanya Reddy, Sonali Kadam

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Vijayalaxmi NimmaDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Maitri BayaniDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Amara S LingamDepartment of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Dar Al Uloom College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Easwaran RamaswamiDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Lavanya ReddyDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Sonali KadamDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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Abstract

Background: Ocular health is significant as undetected and untreated eye conditions can lead to vision loss and blindness. Usually, dentists, dental assisting staff, and patients undergoing frequent dental corrections are likely affected by eye injuries. Methods: This survey aimed to evaluate eye safety protocols in the dental fraternity. A prevalidated questionnaire was given to practicing graduate and postgraduate dentists to obtain details of the eye safety protocol they adopted. Results: A total of 150 dentists approached; only 125 chose to participate in the survey and answered our questionnaire. Although most dentists used eye protection for themselves, primarily personal eyeglasses and face shields, eye injury was quite common in them. Conclusion: Data from this study revealed that the use of eye safety practices among the respondents could be improved. Clinicians should be aware that they are responsible for providing adequate eye protection for themselves and their assisting staff and patients.

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Dental proceduresdental surgeonseye safetygoggle use

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PMCPMC11111147

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