Musculoskeletal disorders in dental practitioners and ergonomic strategies

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In different professions, including dentistry, work-related musculoskeletal disorders [MSDs] are the main reason of loss of working period, increasing labor costs, human injuries, and absence from work. Improper posture while working is the main cause of these disorders among dentists. In this regard, identifying the risk factors and its potential harms are absolutely necessary. However, dentists are not usually informed of the role of ergonomics in the health of their musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study was to evaluate body posture in dentists' profession