Asbestos: A Subtle Carcinogen in the Dental Laboratory SEM and Microprobe Study.

Abstract

Particles of debris emanating from an asbestos containing dental laboratory material were characterized with the scanning electron microscope and x-ray microprobe. The dimensions and composition of these particles suggest their potential to behave as subtle carcinogens. With almost daily use of dust producing asbestos in the dental laboratory, the improper handling of this substance could be hazardous to the health of dental personnel. It is recommended that high standards of personal and laboratory hygiene be employed in the handling of asbestos. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 07, 1977
Accession Number
ADA045027

Entities

People

  • Duane E. Cutright
  • Eugene F. Huget
  • John M. Brady

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asbestos
  • Cancer
  • Carcinogens
  • Casting (Fabrication)
  • Castings
  • Dental Personnel
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electrons
  • Fibers
  • Health
  • Lung Cancer
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microscopes
  • Particles
  • Scanning Electron Microscopes
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics