Allergy, Respiratory Symptoms, And Contact Dermatitis Are Occupational Risks Among Prosthodontists

Mercury in amalgams, acrylate resins in oral prosthetics, and latex, have been associated with allergic contact dermatitis in dentists. Bisphenol-A (BPA) has been linked to atopic dermatitis in children. Prosthodontists may be at higher risk of contact dermatitis due to exposure to amalgams, acrylic resins and BPA as restorative procedure specialists. Dentists may be at higher risk of respiratory symptoms because the most common occupation in an idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis registry was dentistry.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Source Type: research