OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AMONG DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Objective: The current study seeks to determine the occupational hazards affecting dental technologists working in government institutions in Saudi Arabias capital city, Riyadh. The researcher will assess the practitioners awareness, perception, exposure to, and the prevention measures applied in limiting occupational hazards within the selected facilities. Method: The current study entails a cross-sectional designed quantitative investigation to explore the occupational hazards affecting dental technologists operating in governmental healthcare units and laboratories based in Saudi Arabia. In general, the experiential examination incorporated a sample population of approximately 100 registered dental technologists. Results: The findings of the study revealed substantial insights with regards to the issue of occupational hazards among dental technologists, especially in Saudi Arabias government facilities. the outcomes of the study ascertained a significant P-value of (P-value of 0.00 (p<0.00)), supporting the need for the regular awareness campaigns. Conclusion:while the findings of the subsequent study are valid and reliable, additional studies should be conducted to further examine the issue of occupational health hazards among dental technologists.