Research has identified a link between the use of dental equipment and noise-induced hearing loss.
Dentists and dental professionals are at-risk for permanent hearing loss.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, noise-induced hearing loss is the most common occupational injury.
Dental Ear featuring:
patented Smart Wear™ stent technology developed by General Hearing.
Revolutionary advance in earmold technology allows for the comfort of a custom fit device without the need for messy, time-consuming impressions of the ears.
Sound reduction is achieved utilizing an attenuated filter system; allowing clear, natural communication while protecting the ear from hazardous sound levels.
DentalEar hearing protection systems are made of Medical grade, low durometer silicone that will never crack, shrink or harden.
The patented Nitinol stent can withstand many thousands of compressions and expansions without failure.
A "decibel" is the unit used to measure the loudness of sound.
Common types of damaging noise exposure in the dental office include:
high-speed turbine handpieces, high volume evacuators, ultrasonic scalers, ultrasonic cleaners, lab electric motors, plaster model trimmers, stone mixers/vibrators, and other lab machinery. Sound measurements of this equipment have been measured up to 91 dB and in excess of 100 dB with the use of certain air turbines.
Finally...
- Protect your hearing
- Communicate with your patients
- Prevent noise fatigue
