Occupational health-related illness and awareness level among dental surgeons in International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan

• Main Authors: Ab. Halim, Noorhazayti, Ramlee, Nurul Aina Salmi, Maliki, Nur Alia, Harun, Nor Asilah, Md Mustafa, Md Muziman Syah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia 2021
• Subjects: RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/88462/19/Occupational%20health-related%20illness%20and%20awareness%20level%20among%20dental%20surgeons%20in%20International%20Islamic%20University%20Malaysia%2C%20Kuantan.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/88462/; https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2021062815503822_MJMHS_0914.pdf

Introduction: Dental surgeon exposes to numerous occupational hazards include the bloodborne pathogens, pharmaceuticals, ergonomic hazards, noise, vibration and workplace violence. It causes prolonged health effects on short or long term exposure include musculoskeletal disorder, back pain and other...