Dentistry and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Occupational hazards for dentists


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Article type :

Review Article

Author :

Anita Mehta, Isham Mittal, Ramandeep Singh Brar, Mandeep Kaur, Anushka Kakkar, Abhay Pratap Singh Brar

Volume :

4

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Dental practice is associated with several occupational hazards. This can sometimes be avoided or minimized by taking precautions to reduce the risk of exposure. Occupational hazards can be categorized as risk of infection, disease transmission and exposure to physical, chemical injury and toxic materials. In dentistry, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) could be a lethal lung disease.  

Keyword :

Occupational hazards, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Lung disease