British dental journal
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British dental journal · Jun 2000
Multicenter StudyEnvironmental monitoring of nitrous oxide during dental anaesthesia.
The study was carried out to see if levels of nitrous oxide in dental theatres and community dental clinics were being controlled in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations. ⋯ The results highlighted the need to provide adequate control measures such as anaesthetic gas scavenging, to reduce occupational exposure to dental staff in dental operating theatres and community dental clinics, therefore providing a safe working environment.
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British dental journal · Jun 2000
Case ReportsSurgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum complicating dental extraction.
Subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema is a rare complication of dental extraction and the use of air turbines has often been implicated. We describe a case which highlights a serious complication of the use of an air rotor for the removal of a right second mandibular molar.