Integrative condition assessment in dentists as a basis for the prevention of emergency situations in outpatient dentistry

BACKGROUND: Dentists’ work is associated with significant emotional stress, specific physical exertion, including prolonged static positions, and exposure to noise and vibration. These occupational factors are linked to hypertension. AIM: To assess the functional status of a dentist under outpatient visit conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included dentists of varying ages. A functional and psychoemotional status assessment protocol was developed, which was used by study subjects to enter self-measured blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) before and after work (8:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 8:00 PM). To ensure objective assessment, the study included a control group of dentists of varying ages, where functional parameters were measured and monitored by healthcare professionals. RESULTS: BP and HR measurements before and after work were received in both groups. In young dentists, the measurements before work were as follows: systolic BP (SBP) 117.6 mm Hg [115; 121], diastolic BP (DBP) 74.3 mm Hg [71; 78], and HR 75.4 bpm [70; 81]. In middle-aged dentists, the measurements before work were as follows: SBP 120.5 mm Hg [117; 123], DBP 78.2 mm Hg [74; 83], and HR 75.2 bpm [73; 7