An Evaluation of Dental Radiologic Practices among Dental Practitioners in Pondicherry
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Aims and objectives: To evaluate the awareness of occupational hazards among dental practitioners in and around Pondicherry and also to evaluate the dental radiography related practices in their clinics. Material and methods: A self administered pretested and validated questionnaire was used to collect the data from the practising dentists .82 dentists responded of which 71 was included in the study as the rest of them fell into the exclusion criteria. Results: The awareness of occupational hazards was 98.6%. Work related stress and posture were considered to be the most common cause affecting the well being. 90.1% of dentists had x ray units in their clinics. Use of digital and conventional films were almost equal. Majority of the radiographs were taken by the dentists themselves (60.6%). 74.6% used 0-5 exposures a day. 62% of practitioners used no protective measures against radiation exposure . Conclusion: Knowledge and awareness about the probable risks the dentists are exposed to ,in their day today practice should help them take adequate precautions while in practice .
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Sajani Ramachandran, M Manikandan
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