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Occupational Hazards in Prosthetic Dentistry

Anshul Chugh*

Dental and dental personnel’s are constantly exposed to a number of specific occupational hazards. This article analyze the potential hazards and various risks involved in persons exposed to prosthodontic practice mainly prosthodontist and the laboratory technicians. These risks include exposure to chemical, physical hazards, infectious environment, psychosocial hazards and various others. Personnel’s working in the prosthodontic clinic should be aware of the specific risk factors and take necessary measures to prevent and overcome these hazards.