Potential Hazards in Military Dental Practice
Abstract
Many daily professional activities of the dentist are based upon the preparation, direct use and mechanical alternation (grinding) of dust producing minerals and Aerosolizable substances include, but are not limited to cements, plaster and dental stone, refractory investments and the filler constituents of irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate) impression materials. The potential for inhalation of airborne toxic materials by the military dentist who practices in a group situation would appear to be greater than that of his civilian counterpart. Presently, the degree of danger to which military dental personnel are exposed during the performance of routine duties is uncertain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA029669
Entities
People
- Duane E. Cutright
- Eugene F. Huget