Health Hazards in Dental Operation Rooms

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What are the main hazards that dental health care persons and patients are exposed to in the dental office?

  • Physical hazards, Infectious hazards, Allergic reactions, Toxicity, Radiation, Psychological hazards (correct)
  • Chemical hazards, Infectious hazards, Allergic reactions, Toxicity, Radiation, Psychological hazards
  • Physical hazards, Viral hazards, Allergic reactions, Toxicity, Radiation, Mental health hazards
  • Physical hazards, Bacterial hazards, Allergic reactions, Mercury hazards, Radiation, Psychological stress

What is a potential consequence of wrong chair position for dental operators?

  • Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis (correct)
  • Lordosis
  • Osteoporosis

How can dental operators prevent physical hazards related to posture?

  • Taking frequent breaks and stretching exercises
  • Using ergonomic tools and equipment
  • Wearing supportive braces during procedures
  • Maintaining an upright back posture and distributing body weight equally on both limbs (correct)

What is one of the microbial hazards mentioned in the text?

<p>Cross infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential hazard related to cavity preparation and restoration in the operating room?

<p>Toxicity hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of tilted right shoulder in many dentists?

<p>Wrong standing position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which posture-related issue may dental operators, especially beginners, suffer from due to wrong chair position and attempts to reach inaccessible areas by direct vision?

<p>Kyphosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of controlling microbial hazards in the dental office?

<p>Avoiding cross infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hazards are associated with cavity preparation and restoration in the operating room?

<p>Toxicity hazards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as necessary for dental operators during work to distribute body weight equally on both limbs and adopt an upright back posture?

<p>Sitting position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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