Symptoms of intoxication in dentists associated with exposure to low levels of mercury
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The present study examined the effects of occupational exposure of a group of dentists to low levels of mercury. The study population consisted of 106 dentists and 94 general practitioners (referent group), from private and public clinics in Shiraz city. Subjects were requested to complete a questionnaire on demographic variables, suspicious symptoms of intoxication and work practices. Additionally, atmospheric and urinary concentrations of mercury were measured by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy technique. The data were analysed by χ(2) test, independent sample t-test and multivariate logistic regression analysis, where applicable. Both groups were similar as far as most demographic and socioeconomic variables, but age and number of personal amalgam fillings, were concerned. Median of atmospheric concentration of mercury was found to be 3.35 μg/m(3). Likewise, the urinary concentration of mercury in dentists was estimated to be 3.16 μg/g creatinine. This value was significantly higher than that of the referent group. Similarly, analysis of the data revealed that neuropsychological, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular and dermal symptoms were more prevalent in dentists. Our findings indicate that occupational exposure of dentists to mercury, even at low levels, is associated with a significant increase in the prevalence of symptoms of intoxication.
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Studies report a decline in use of dental amalgam due to inferior esthetic appearance, alleged adverse health effects, and environmental concerns.
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The Introduction (page not provided) describes widespread concern about possible health effects of mercury exposure among dentists. It does not report a decline in dental amalgam use or attribute such a decline to appearance, health concerns, or environmental concerns. (LLM, conf=0.82)
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- Authors
- NEGHAB, M., CHOOBINEH, A., HASSAN ZADEH, J., & GHADERI, E.
- Affiliations
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Venue
- Industrial Health
- Published
- 2011
- Volume
- 49
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 249-254
- ISSN
- 0019-8366 (ISSN-L)
- 1880-8026
- OpenAlex
- W2116566079
- Cited by
- 45
- References
- 17
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 1.71
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Industrial Health (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
- Shiraz University
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Medical Laboratory Technology › Occupational health in dentistry
- Keywords
- mercury exposure, dentists, occupational exposure, urinary mercury, atmospheric mercury, dental amalgam, neuropsychological symptoms, musculoskeletal symptoms, respiratory symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, dermal symptoms, general practitioners
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Age Factors, Air Pollutants, Occupational, Dental Amalgam, Dentists, Female, Humans, Iran, Male, Middle Aged, Socioeconomic Factors, Occupational Exposure, Mercury Poisoning, Nervous System
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