Exploring perceptions of workplace-based risks and hazards: A study of dental assisting students at a South African university of technology
Dental assistants play a vital role in delivering four-handed dentistry and oral healthcare to patients. However, they face many risks and hazards at work that could negatively affect their physical and emotional health. These may range from mental health problems to chemical exposure, infectious diseases, and ergonomic issues.
Authors
- Roy Moodley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9172-2005)
- Feziwe Flora Kokela
Institutions
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Dental Journal
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i06.18829
- Primary Topic
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00