Patient-initiated violence against dental staff: a survey in faculty clinic settings [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundWorkplace violence against healthcare personnel is an increasing concern. However, there is limited research on this issue within the dental field.AimThis study aimed to examine the prevalence and characteristics of patient-initiated violence ...
Avia Fux-Noy +8 more
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Work stress and occupational burnout among dental staff in a medical center [PDF]
Journal of Dental Sciences, 2019 Background/purpose: Research on work stress and occupational burnout among Taiwanese dental staff is scarce. Thus, this study aimed to explore work stress and occupational burnout among dental staff in a medical center.
Chen-Yi Lee, Ju-Hui Wu, Je-Kang Du
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental staff in Armed Force Hospital in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia [PDF]
International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2021 Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) is the most important public health challenge among dental staff. The objective of this study is to ascertain the prevalence and associated risk factors, which related to WMSD among dental staff in
Mashael Khalid Alzayani +2 more
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Relationship Between Mental Health and Death Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic in Dental Staff and Students: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022 Objective:We aimed to determine the mental health and death anxiety among dental staff and students in school of dentistry during COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsIt was a cross-sectional study among students (n = 300) and staff (n = 60) in School of dentistry ...
Mahta Jazaiery +3 more
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Dental amalgam risks in dental staff: systematic review [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 Mercury is an essential constituent of dental amalgams, several studies have shown that dental personnel who work with dental amalgams are chronically exposed to mercury vapors.
Manyani Abdelkarim +4 more
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Occupational hazards to dental staff
Dental Research Journal, 2012 Dental professionals are predisposed to a number of occupational hazards. These include exposure to infections (including Human Immunodeficiency Virus and viral hepatitis); percutaneous exposure incidents, dental materials, radiation, and noise ...
Jamshid Ayatollahi +6 more
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Differences in understanding of explanations and risk perception between dental staff and patients: a questionnaire study at a university hospital [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground and purpose Proper self-care necessitates behavioral changes, underpinned by correct knowledge. Oral health literacy (OHL) research constitutes a fundamental foundation for fostering effective self-care practices.
Shiho Otomo +5 more
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“Difficult” dental patients: a grounded theory study of dental staff’s experiences
BDJ Open, 2022 Introduction The “difficult” patient is a well-known and potentially negative character in various care contexts. Objectives This study aimed to generate a conceptual framework explaining the main concerns about “difficult” dental patients, and obtain a ...
Adam Alvenfors +5 more
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Bridging the gap: student and staff views on teaching, learning, and assessment in dental education [PDF]
BMC Medical EducationBackground Contemporary dental education increasingly emphasizes competency-based learning, student engagement, and alignment between teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.
Mirela Marinova–Takorova +1 more
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Update Dental College Journal, 2022 Introduction: Road traffic accident (RTA) imposes an enormous public health burden and are a major threat to society nowadays. Emergency service has gained tremendous importance because of increasing RTA.
Most Rowshona Begum +3 more
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