RESUMO
Musculoskeletal complaints represent a significant occupational health issue in dentistry. In Egypt, data about the prevalence and risk factors of this problem are scarce so far. To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among dental practitioners and assess the risk factors of these complaints among dentists.Cross-sectional was used for implementation of the study. Data were collected using Nordic standard questionnaire and demographics questionnaire which were filled out by 200 dental practitioners in their offices in public dental centers in Alexandria, Egypt. A large percent of dentists [72.0%] reported musculoskeletal symptoms in at least one site during the past 12 months. The most commonly affected sites were low back [52.0%], upper back [44.0%], ankles and feet [30.0%] and knees [29.5%]. A significant difference was observed between dental specialists regarding neck pain only as it was more prevalent among periodontics [40.9%] followed by prosthodontics [36.4%].A significant association was found between Musculoskeletal Disorders [MSDs] and duration of work