Work-related health risk factors among dental nurses and dentists

Dental nurses and dentists are constantly exposed to a number of specific work-related health risk factors which develop and intensify with years, awareness regarding these work-related health risk factors and implementation of preventive health care measures can provide a safe work environment for all dental nurses and dentists. Areas which require special attentions are radiation protection, knowledge in ergonomics, post exposure prophylaxis after "sharps" injury and stress management. This can be carried out by carrying various informative programs like continuing dental education programs, seminars, and workshops on prevention of work-related health risk factors in the region.