Allergic contact dermatitis in dental professionals: effective diagnosis and treatment

Article Abstract:

Dental professionals may develop contact dermatitis from some of the materials they must work with every day. Adhesives, resin-based composites, dental bonding agents, equipment sterilizing solutions, and rubber dental supplies may all contain chemicals that can irritate skin. These chemicals include carbamate, thiuram, mercaptobenzothiazole, quaternium-15, and acrylates.

Dental equipment and supplies, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Dental Adhesives, Dental glass ionomer cements, Dental materials, Dental matrices

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Glutaraldehyde-induced and formaldehyde-induced allergic contact dermatitis among dental hygienists and assistants

Article Abstract:

Many dental assistants and dental hygienists may develop an allergy to glutaraldehyde. This chemical is still used in sterilizing solutions despite its adverse effects because it is cheap and effective. However, a study of 101 dental hygienists and dental assistants found that 11% had an adverse reaction to the chemical, compared to only 2% of 51 non-dental professionals.

Polishes and sanitation goods, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing, Commercial Disinfectant Cleaners, Commercial disinfectants

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Occupation - related allergies in dentistry

Article Abstract:

A study on other common dental allergies causing occupational related dermatoses is presented.

United States, Science & research, Research, Risk factors, Occupational diseases, Allergy, Allergic reaction

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