Pathogenesis, Identification, and Characterization of Chemical Health Hazards in Occupational Oral Pathology: Assessment of Dental Material Exposure and Associated Oral Mucosal Pathological Effects

Background

Occupational exposure to chemical hazards in dental settings poses significant health risks.[1,2] Dental professionals encounter multiple chemical substances from restorative materials, disinfectants, and sterilizing agents. Systematic assessment and characterization of these hazards and their effects on oral tissues is critical for occupational health protection.