Study of Exposure Dentists in Damascus to Some Occupational Risks


Abstract in English

Background: Although identification of risks to dental healthcare workers has been explored in several industrialized nations, very little data is available from developing countries. This paper examines the occupational hazards present in the dental environment and reports survey results concerning attitudes and activities of a group of Syrian dental care providers.

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