Table 3

Summary of dose-badge measurements produces in this study

StartEndDuration (h:min:s)LCpk (dB)LCpk
time
LAeq (dB)LCeq (dB)LAE (dB)NEPNumber to LEAV
Dentist10:25:0010:43:5500:18:59108.710:35:0972.774.7103.00.2146
Dental nurse10:25:0010:45:4600:19:51110.510:39:1470.172.2100.80.1243
Hygienist12:00:0012:35:0000:35:00113.910:59:0081.483.9114.63.210
  • LAE, Sound exposure level; LAeq, A-weighted equivalent continuous level; LCeq, C-weighted equivalent continuous level; LCpk, Peak noise level - C weighting; LEAV, lower exposure action value; NEP, Noise-equivalent power.