Occupational noise
1 paper2 findings
- 1 lab
- Humans1
Outcomes
2Distortion product otoacoustic emissions
downin humans1
1 study
Distortion product otoacoustic emissions
downin humans1
Occupational noise decreases distortion product otoacoustic emissions in humans.
“DPOAE amplitudes were significantly lower at most tested frequencies ( p < 0.05 at 11 of 13 frequencies), findings consistent with early noise-related cochlear dysfunction.”
Humansin dental professionals vs dental studentscochlean = 74
Scientific reports9 Oct 2026
Hearing threshold
downin humans1
1 study
Hearing threshold
downin humans1
Occupational noise impairs hearing threshold in humans.
“Dental professionals had significantly higher hearing thresholds than dental students at 1, 3, 6, and 8 kHz (all p < 0.05).”
Humansin dental professionals vs dental studentsearn = 74
Scientific reports9 Oct 2026
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Hearing thresholds among dental professionals and students: early identification of occupational hearing loss using conventional and advanced audiological assessments
Cross-sectional study of 74 peopleHearing loss