Introduction:

The present study analyzes the occupational factors associated with dermatitis symptoms in dentists, dental assistants, and dental laboratory workers.

Material and Methods:

Cross-sectional study with a random sample of dental workers, assistants and laboratory workers who were questioned about sociodemographic and work characteristics, dermatitis symptoms and history. Frequencies, summary measures, measures of association with their confidence intervals and logistic regression were calculated.

Results:

69% of the participants were female. Allergies were reported in 32% of people and 16.7% reported dermatological symptoms. More frequent dermatitis symptoms were reported in people with allergies to resin, acrylic/acrylic/acrylic/metal than those without allergies. Specialized dentists and dental assistants report higher dermatitis symptoms compared to other occupations. The multivariate analysis shows a 2.91 times greater probability of suffering from dermatitis symptoms in workers with metal allergies.

Conclusion:

Allergies to metals, resins and acrylates increase the risk of developing dermatitis symptoms.

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