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Prevalence of Work‐Related Hazards Impacting Health and Well‐Being Among Australian Dental Practitioners: A Scoping Review

Australian Dental Journal · Negar Jamshidi, Ilsa Hampton, Katy Theodore, Santosh Tadakamadla, Roisin McGrath, Tejashree Kangutkar · 2026-08-14

Australian dental practitioners face overlapping occupational hazards including high workloads, poor ergonomics, and infection risks, which contribute to psychological distress and musculoskeletal problems; supportive workplaces and personal resilience emerged as protective factors.

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