There cannot be many members of the dental team who have not suffered from musculoskeletal aches and pains on a regular basis, but little emphasis is placed on this area of health and its effect on the dental team [1]. Dental professionals are one of the highest risk groups for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) [2]. Neck, back, shoulder and wrist pain are most commonly reported amongst dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists [3].

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Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders and Optimising Posture for Dental Professionals

  • Carol Robinson,
  • Dhruti Mysore,
  • Ewen McColl,
  • Sunitha Bhagavathi Mysore

摘要

There cannot be many members of the dental team who have not suffered from musculoskeletal aches and pains on a regular basis, but little emphasis is placed on this area of health and its effect on the dental team [1]. Dental professionals are one of the highest risk groups for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) [2]. Neck, back, shoulder and wrist pain are most commonly reported amongst dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists [3].