#171 Hearing Loss - An Occupational Hazard in Dentistry

12/08/2024 16 min
#171 Hearing Loss - An Occupational Hazard in Dentistry

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Episode Synopsis

Did you know that the noises encountered in a dental practice can make dental team members susceptible to the development of permanent hearing loss?  Learn which devices and equipment produce the highest levels of sound, and what does OSHA say about exposure to high levels of sound in the workplace.  The Divas also discuss methods of protecting against hearing loss.ResourcesCDC/NIOSH - About Occupational Hearing Loss  https://bit.ly/3SMCrMeCDC/NIOSH - Noise and Hearing Loss  https://bit.ly/3SK1Ia1SoundEar A/S - About Decibels  https://bit.ly/46I7u1yCDC/NIOSH - About Noise https://bit.ly/3SK1Ia1American Dental Association - Safety Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss  https://bit.ly/4diHX1jToday's RDH - Hearing Loss in Dentistry: A Silent Topic  https://bit.ly/4cpoqeHDental Economics - The Deafening Silence in Dentistry  https://bit.ly/4dj1jUh https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

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