Occupational risk assessment related to dental materials
Scope LV
Not set
Scope EN
Polymer base materials (e.g. denture and orthodontic base materials, tray materials) may be a risk
material for dental personnel (e.g. dental technicians) as well as for patients because of the content of
organic substances (e.g. monomers). Still, the prevalence and awareness of the risk of polymer base
materials seems to be inhomogeneous surveyed in the European member bodies. The aim for the ad
hoc group WG 8 of CEN/TC 55 will be to review the present status regarding the prevalence and
awareness of the risk of polymer base materials among dental personnel as well as patients. In
addition the occupational health and safety regulations in different countries will be considered. Based
on the results of the survey the ad hoc group will make suggestions for improvements and consider the
economical consequences.
