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KMID : 1023420150150050603
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Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2015 Volume.15 No. 5 p.603 ~ p.611
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The Noise Level Assessment of Dental Equipment
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Lee Jeong-Suk
Han Ye-Seul
Cho Young-Sik
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Abstract
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This research is aimed at cutting off hearing loss and other harmful factors due to noise and providing basic material for noise reduction plan. As the research method, this research assessed noise by measuring acoustic pressure level and frequency in various situation of non-treatment and treatment. As the measurement result, average noise degree of high speed handpiece of non-treatment, ultrasonic waves scaler, and low speed handpiece showed 58∼66 dB(A). Average noise degree of scaling of treatment, tooth elimination, and denture adjust showed 73∼81 dB(A). The result is inferior to recognized standards of noise induced hearing loss. But the result of assessing this with (noise rating) NR curve was NR-73∼78, which exceeded general workplace noise standard. This level can cause hearing loss when exposed to a long time. Therefore, treatment office noise during dental treatment can cause psychological and physical damage in dental clinic employees, and it is urgently required to establish systematic and active noise reduction plan.
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KEYWORD
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Dental equipment, Noise, Workplace
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