Occupational diseases of teeth.

Abstract

Occupational diseases of the teeth have, in general, received scant attention. The chief cause of this is lack of awareness among occupational physicians. Exposure to various chemical substances is one of the causes of occupation-related dental disorders. Physical and biological factors also contribute. The combination of these factors plus poor dental hygiene aggravates the condition. The present article aims to focus the attention of occupational physicians towards this important problem.