The growing importance of cytogenetic biomonitoring studies in buccal mucosa of dental laboratory technicians

Arch Environ Occup Health. 2022;77(2):173-174. doi: 10.1080/19338244.2021.2003646. Epub 2021 Nov 24.

Abstract

The manuscript emphasizes some issues for the correct understanding of the recent paper accepted for publication in the Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health titled "Determination of cytogenetic abnormalities in buccal mucosa of dental laboratory technicians" by Yuksel and Yildirim.

Keywords: Carcinogenesis; DNA damage; chemical mixtures; contamination; dental technician; exposure assessment; micronucleus assay.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Biological Monitoring
  • Cytogenetic Analysis
  • DNA Damage
  • Humans
  • Laboratory Personnel*
  • Micronucleus Tests
  • Mouth Mucosa
  • Occupational Exposure* / analysis