In a study published just last week in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine it was revealed that dental technicians may be subject to an elevated risk of mesothelioma, an often overlooked piece of information in the dental field. The Italian study observed 5,344 pleural mesothelioma cases in Italy ranging from year 2000 to 2014. Of the sample there were four individuals who where subkected to 100% of all of their exposure from the dental field. These individual included three males and one female who helped her husband make dental implants for over 30 years. Total exposure between the technicians ranged from 4 to 34 years.
Asbestos was previously used as a binder in periodontal dressings as well as the heat resistant tape in implants. The dental field was one of those industries that many thought wouldn’t be effected by asbestos exposure however according to the author of the journal article, Caroline Mensi, “We confirm the association of malignant mesothelioma with dental technician work.”
The Paul Law Firm advocates for victims of asbestos-related diseases. If you or a loved one is suffering from mesothelioma, call the Paul Law Firm. With over 2.5 billion dollars collected for victims of asbestos exposure, we have the knowledge and the experience to fight for you. We also understand that fighting doesn’t just happen in the courtroom. It also happens in a lab where we are fighting for a cure. Check out the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America here.
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