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Avaliação do ruído ocupacional da Clínica Dentária Universitária da Universidade Fernando Pessoa: estudo transversal
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A prática clínica em medicina dentária está associada a níveis sonoros variáveis provenientes de instrumentos como turbinas, destartarizadores e dispositivos de sucção, os quais podem contribuir para alterações auditivas e sintomas associados. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a intensidade do ruído ocupacional nas Clínicas Pedagógicas de Medicina Dentária da Universidade Fernando Pessoa (CPMD-UFP) e analisar a perceção desse ruído pela comunidade académica. Foram realizadas medições, bem como a aplicação de um questionário a estudantes do 4.º e 5.º ano, docentes e assistentes dentários. Os resultados das medições demonstraram valores médios de 70,4 ± 2,92 dB(A) de LAeq e 95,3 ± 3,8 dB(C) de LCpico durante os procedimentos clínicos. Mais de metade dos participantes percecionaram o ruído como incómodo, reportando sintomas como cansaço, dor de cabeça, irritabilidade e perda de concentração; 44,1% referiram episódios de tinnitus. Conclui-se que o ambiente clínico dentário universitário apresenta níveis sonoros capazes de impactar o bem-estar dos profissionais e estudantes, sendo recomendável a implementação de estratégias preventivas no contexto académico.
Clinical practice in dentistry is associated with varying noise levels from instruments such as turbines, scalers, and suction devices, which can contribute to hearing changes and associated symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess the intensity of occupational noise in the Dental Teaching Clinics of Fernando Pessoa University (CPMD-UFP) and to analyze the perception of this noise by the academic community. Measurements were taken and a questionnaire was administered to 4th and 5th year students, teachers, and dental assistants. The results of the measurements showed average values of 70.4 ± 2.92 dB(A) for LAeq and 95.3 ± 3.8 dB(C) for LCpeak during clinical procedures. More than half of the participants perceived the noise as annoying, reporting symptoms such as fatigue, headache, irritability, and loss of concentration ; 44.1% reported episodes of tinnitus. It is concluded that the university dental clinical environment has sound levels capable of impacting the well-being of professionals and students, and the implementation of preventive strategies in the academic context is recommended.
Clinical practice in dentistry is associated with varying noise levels from instruments such as turbines, scalers, and suction devices, which can contribute to hearing changes and associated symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess the intensity of occupational noise in the Dental Teaching Clinics of Fernando Pessoa University (CPMD-UFP) and to analyze the perception of this noise by the academic community. Measurements were taken and a questionnaire was administered to 4th and 5th year students, teachers, and dental assistants. The results of the measurements showed average values of 70.4 ± 2.92 dB(A) for LAeq and 95.3 ± 3.8 dB(C) for LCpeak during clinical procedures. More than half of the participants perceived the noise as annoying, reporting symptoms such as fatigue, headache, irritability, and loss of concentration ; 44.1% reported episodes of tinnitus. It is concluded that the university dental clinical environment has sound levels capable of impacting the well-being of professionals and students, and the implementation of preventive strategies in the academic context is recommended.
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Occupational hearing loss Dentist Dental students Hearing loss Noise