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ArticleCanadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD2025

Evaluation of noise exposure and acoustic discomfort in a university dental hygiene clinic.

Marco Rizzo, Lorenzo Bevilacqua, Fabiano Barbiero, Nicoletta Bestiaco, Michele Bordignon, Alessia Fabro, Andrea Miani, Francesca Rui, Drenushe Shefqeti, Francesca Larese Filon and 1 more

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Article in Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Marco RizzoDegree Course in Prevention Techniques in the Environment and Workplaces, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Lorenzo BevilacquaClinical Department of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Health, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Fabiano BarbieroClinical Operational Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Nicoletta BestiacoClinical Operational Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Michele BordignonDegree Course in Prevention Techniques in the Environment and Workplaces, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Alessia FabroClinical Department of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Health, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Andrea MianiClinical Operational Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Francesca RuiClinical Operational Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Drenushe ShefqetiDegree Course in Prevention Techniques in the Environment and Workplaces, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Francesca Larese FilonClinical Operational Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Federico RoncheseClinical Operational Unit of Occupational Medicine, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the noise exposure of dental hygiene students in a university clinic and assess the degree of perceived acoustic discomfort. Methods: Personal and environmental phonometric measurements were carried out during dental hygiene sessions at the clinic. An anonymous, online questionnaire was also administered to the 57 students to establish the degree of perceived acoustic discomfort. Results: The noise exposure levels measured in the university clinic were below the lower regulatory action values (LAeq = 77.2 dB(A); LCpeak = 112 dB(C)). No differences in sound levels were observed between left and right ears. The questionnaire highlighted that noise exposure during task performance was related to perceived annoyance, with the majority of students believing that noise increased task exertion. Conclusion: Exposure to noise during dental hygiene appointments, although below regulatory values, can be a source of discomfort, aggravating task exertion, interfering with communication, and reducing the ability to concentrate while carrying out dental hygiene procedures.

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Dental HygienistsNoiseNoise, OccupationalOccupational ExposureAdultAttentionDental ClinicsFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultdental hygienehearing impairmenthearing losshearing protection devicesnoise-induced hearing lossoccupational noisesuctionultrasonic scalers

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PMCPMC12590947

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