CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES IN DENTISTS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

An analysis of literary sources characterizes the presence of numerous harmful factors, accompanying professional activities of dentists. The article considers the influence of harmful factors on the health of dentists, which cause the emergence and development of occupational pathological conditions. The main risk factors are psychoemotional professional burnout; stressful situations; constant noise from devices and equipment; prolonged uncomfortable positions of the doctor’s body when providing dental care; frequent contact with harmful substances, affecting the respiratory system and skin; proximity of the “operative field” when working with infected patients. Harmful occupational factors contribute to the development of hearing impairment, neurological and skin diseases, respiratory and musculoskeletal diseases, as well as infectious diseases. The relevance of an integrated approach to reduce the risk of developing occupational somatic pathology is substantiated. The main goal of work in medical and preventive institutions of the dental profile is to create optimal conditions for the work of medical personnel in accordance with the requirements of modern science and occupational health, to increase productivity and maintain strength and health. To date, the prevention of harmful factors in the profession of a dentist is an important aspect of ensuring his health and safety. At the same time, in order to reduce the harmful effect of various working factors in the work of a dentist, it is necessary to observe ergonomic principles of labor organization. In addition, compliance with sanitary and anti-epidemiological rules in the workplace should be combined with the allocation of time for rest and the restoration of the compensatory and adaptive potential of the body. One of the important factors in maintaining the psychological well-being of medical workers and their stress resistance is the prevention of professional emotional burnout of specialists. In this regard, timely training in stress management and psychological support in the team is an extremely important factor. At the same time, it is important to constantly comply with the rules of balanced nutrition. Paying attention to daily exercise and outdoor activities, it is also necessary to undergo timely examination and compliance with sanitary and hygienic rules contribute to the prevention of possible problems.

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