The Compliance Divas Podcast
Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.
The Compliance Divas Podcast
#171 Hearing Loss - An Occupational Hazard in Dentistry
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Leslie Canham, Mary Govoni, Linda Harvey and Olivia Wann
Did you know that the noises encountered in a dental practice can make dental team members susceptible to the development of permanent hearing loss? Learn which devices and equipment produce the highest levels of sound, and what does OSHA say about exposure to high levels of sound in the workplace. The Divas also discuss methods of protecting against hearing loss.
Resources
- CDC/NIOSH - About Occupational Hearing Loss https://bit.ly/3SMCrMe
- CDC/NIOSH - Noise and Hearing Loss https://bit.ly/3SK1Ia1
- SoundEar A/S - About Decibels https://bit.ly/46I7u1y
- CDC/NIOSH - About Noise https://bit.ly/3SK1Ia1
- American Dental Association - Safety Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss https://bit.ly/4diHX1j
- Today's RDH - Hearing Loss in Dentistry: A Silent Topic https://bit.ly/4cpoqeH
- Dental Economics - The Deafening Silence in Dentistry https://bit.ly/4dj1jUh