Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists: A Review.

ABSTRACT

Dental professionals are facing a variety of occupational hazards. Technological advancements in the field of dental equipment and materials have not fully eliminated the musculoskeletal problems of dentists. When practicing, dentists sometimes are forced to adopt unhealthy postures that depend mainly on factors related to the working conditions. These lesion starts to appear at beginning of clinical practice as a student, and it will persist as they acquire independent posture and working habits during the professional life. Th e pervasive of musculoskeletal complaints among dentists is high and well documented. Based on the relevant literature, the present manuscript discusses the musculoskeletal problems of dental professionals.