Laser safety in dentistry.
Gen Dent
; 56(7): 653-9; quiz 660-1, 767, 2008.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19014025
ABSTRACT
Although many regulations and standards relating to laser safety are in effect, there continue to be an average of 35 laser injuries per year. Laser safety professionals believe that this number under-represents the actual number of injuries and that many more accidents per year occur that are not documented with federal agencies. A review of these accidents has determined that failing to wear available eye protection is one of the most frequent contributing factors to laser injuries. As the purchase and use of lasers in dentistry continues to grow, so must concern for laser safety. This article provides basic information to advance the safe use of lasers in dentistry and to help establish laser safety protocols for the dental office.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Seguridad
/
Atención Odontológica
/
Terapia por Láser
/
Rayos Láser
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gen Dent
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos