Dental Professionals: Protect Your Ears from the Hidden Dangers of Workplace Noise
As a dental professional well-equipped with personal protective gear, you might be overlooking another essential item: hearing protection.
Regular exposure to the high-pitched noises from dental equipment during your eight-hour workday significantly increases your risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which is both permanent and preventable^2,4.
The Prevalence and Impact of NIHL in Dentistry
You are at a critical occupational risk for NIHL due to prolonged exposure to equipment like high-speed handpieces and ultrasonic cleaners, which often produce sounds over 85 dBA^3.
Research shows that you face a 50% higher risk of developing hearing loss compared to the general public, with tinnitus rates also notably doubled among dentists^7,8.
Recommendations for Hearing Protection
The American Dental Association has advocated for the use of hearing protection in dental operatories since 1974^2.
However, the discomfort and communication difficulties associated with traditional foam earplugs often deter their use, leading many to forego necessary ear protection^2.
This is the problem we’ve solved with Densonics Custom Dental Earplugs. More information below.
Get Advanced Protection!Densonics – Advanced Hearing Protection for Dental Professionals
Protect Your Hearing Without Struggling to Hear Your Patients
Designed by Audiologists for Dental Professionals, DenSonics are custom fitted earplugs that save you from the noise of the handpiece, suction, etc. while allowing for all day comfort and natural patient communication.
Enjoy peace of mind hearing protection throughout the work day without discomfort or irritation in your ears.
Decreasing noise exposure helps to eliminate daily stress so you feel less tired
You can still communicate with patients and team members because your ears aren’t blocked in a way that muffles sound.
Beyond Protection: Discover the Advantage of Custom Earplugs
Made of soft medical-grade silicone for a perfect fit that is comfortable for long wear.
Small design and easy to use
High-fidelity filter reduces harmful noise levels 85dB and above without muting your conversations
Easy to clean, non-porous , medical-grade silicone for a hygienic solution that will last for years of use
Get Started Now!From Our Clients
“I was experiencing hearing sensitivity and tinnitus… my ears were ringing, which has completely resolved since I started wearing these.”
– Rania, RDH
Style Options
Detachable Neck Lanyard
Available Colours
Personalize Your Sound Reduction
Filters are interchangeable and we offer a 30 day (no charge) filter swap if you decide to change dB level.
5 dB
Least Blocking
10 dB
Most Popular
15 dB
More Blocking
20 dB
The Quietest
What’s Included
1 Pair of Densonic Earplugs
Premium Zipper pouch
Ear balm
Cleaning tool
Instruction Card
Sound filters
3 year Warranty
References
- PPE Selection – Hearing Protection. (n.d.). Occupational Health and Safety Administration. www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/shipyard/standard/ppe/general_ppe/hearing_protection.html
- Dentistry’s Deafening Silence. (n.d.). The American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health. https://www.aaosh.org/connect/dentistrys-deafening-silence
- Kardous, C., Themann, C.L., Morata, T.C., Lotz, W.G. (2016, February 8). Understanding Noise Exposure Limits: Occupational vs. General Environmental Noise. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2016/02/08/noise/
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. (n.d.). Hearing Loss Association of America. https://www.hearingloss.org/hearing-help/hearing-loss-basics/noise-induced/
- What Noises Cause Hearing Loss? (2022, November 8). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html
- Safety Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss. (n.d.). American Dental Association. https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/wellness/safety-tips-to-prevent-hearing-loss
- Prutsman, J. (n.d.). Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Among Dentists. Sound Relief Hearing Center. https://www.soundrelief.com/hearing-loss-and-tinnitus-in-dentists/
- Murray, I.D. Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Among Dentists. The Hearing Journal. 2020; 73(1): 10,12,13. DOI: 10.1097/01.HJ.0000651540.52366.f5
- Elmehdi, H.M. Noise Levels in UAE Dental Clinics: Health Impact on Dental Healthcare Professionals. Journal of Public Health Frontier. 2013; 2(4): 189-192. DOI:10.5963/phf0204002
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