Noise exposure and its perceived effects on hearing and work performance among dental professionals in a high-volume dentistry hospital

Aims: This study aimed to identify noise sources in a high-volume level 1 dentistry hospital and to evaluate the perceived effects of noise exposure on dental professionals. Methods: This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study included dental professionals working in a level 1 dentistry hospital. A structured survey consisting of 18 questions (3 demographic, 2 open-ended, and 13 multiple-choice), developed by the authors based on relevant literature, was used. Data regarding demographic characteristics, working conditions, noise sources, hearingrelated symptoms, and perceived effects of noise on work performance were collected. Chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis, with p