Unlabelled Image ABSTRACT Background The authors reviewed the implications of
prolonged, seated working postures on dental operator health and the potential …

Unlabelled Image ABSTRACT Background The authors reviewed studies to identify
methods for dental operators to use to prevent the development of musculoskeletal …

As a consequence of occupational stresses placed on their bodies, oral health care
providers (OHP) are vulnerable to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Muscular imbalance …

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are progressively installed. In dentistry prolonged static
postures, repetitive movements, excessive contraction of short muscles could cause …

Occupational injuries involving musculoskeletal tissues are often related to repetitive
movements of upper limbs and prolonged postures such as sitting and standing--activities …

Musculoskeletal problems have become a significant issue for the profession of dentistry
and dental hygiene. This review provides a detailed examination and discussion regarding …

The purpose was to assess risk factors in dentistry which may contribute to musculoskeletal
disorders. A questionnaire was used to identify common work tasks, and to estimate one …

This review of the current literature is aimed at examining musculoskeletal disorders in
dental hygienists, and investigates the complex nature of this significant occupational health …

Aim: To describe the work-related musculoskeletal disorders among on-job dental surgeons.
Objectives: To identify the musculoskeletal disorders in terms of perception of pain and …

Ergonomic problems have been noted among the hazards in the dental workplace. Many
surveys have suggested that dental professionals may suffer from musculoskeletal disorders …