CEN/TC 55/WG 8 - Occupational risk assessment related to dental materials

CEN/TC 55/WG 8 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Occupational risk assessment related to dental materials" and is responsible for: Polymer base materials (e.g. denture and orthodontic base materials, tray materials) may be a risk material for dental personnel (e.g. dental technicians) as well as for patients because of the content of organic substances (e.g. monomers). Still, the prevalence and awareness of the risk of polymer base materials seems to be inhomogeneous surveyed in the European member bodies. The aim for the ad hoc group WG 8 of CEN/TC 55 will be to review the present status regarding the prevalence and awareness of the risk of polymer base materials among dental personnel as well as patients. In addition the occupational health and safety regulations in different countries will be considered. Based on the results of the survey the ad hoc group will make suggestions for improvements and consider the economical consequences. This committee has published 1 standards.

CEN/TC 55/WG 8 develops CEN standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: Polymer base materials (e.g. denture and orthodontic base materials, tray materials) may be a risk material for dental personnel (e.g. dental technicians) as well as for patients because of the content of organic substances (e.g. monomers). Still, the prevalence and awareness of the risk of polymer base materials seems to be inhomogeneous surveyed in the European member bodies. The aim for the ad hoc group WG 8 of CEN/TC 55 will be to review the present status regarding the prevalence and awareness of the risk of polymer base materials among dental personnel as well as patients. In addition the occupational health and safety regulations in different countries will be considered. Based on the results of the survey the ad hoc group will make suggestions for improvements and consider the economical consequences. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.

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