The invisible risks: Spotting the hazards in your orthodontic practice: A review

Professional risk factors in orthodonticsmay harm orthodontists and their team. Despite numerous technical advances in recent years, many occupational health problems still persist in modern dentistry. These includes exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, dental materials, and noise; musculoskeletal disorders; dermatitis and respiratory disorders; eye injuries; and psychological problems. It is essential for an orthodontist to recognize these risk factors and protect against them. The scientific and clinical literatures on occupational hazards in orthodonticsis reviewed to identify and recognize the risks, new guidelines, precautions and protocols are rapidly instituted to greatly reduce or even eliminate the occupational hazard.