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Work related complaints among dentists.

B P Shrestha1, G K Singh, S R Niraula

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science, Dharan, Nepal. bikramshrestha@yahoo.com

JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|August 19, 2008
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Summary

Musculoskeletal complaints like neck, shoulder, and back pain are common among dentists. Regular exercises can help reduce the prevalence and severity of these work-related disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • Dental professionals experience high rates of musculoskeletal complaints.
  • Neck, shoulder, and back pain are prevalent issues in the dental field.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the incidence of neck, shoulder, and back pain among dentists.
  • To identify risk factors associated with these musculoskeletal complaints.
  • To provide insights for preventative measures in dental practice.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 68 dentists from Dharan and Biratnagar.
  • Data collection through pretested questionnaires in January 2006.
  • Analysis of pain prevalence and associated risk factors.

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Main Results:

  • Back pain affected nearly 80% of dentists, followed by neck pain (58.8%) and shoulder pain (47%).
  • Female dentists reported nearly double the frequency of shoulder pain compared to males (P=0.009).
  • Male dentists experienced significantly more days of neck pain than females (P=0.048).

Conclusions:

  • Musculoskeletal complaints are frequent among dentists but generally not severe.
  • Regular, targeted exercises show potential for reducing the prevalence and severity of these disorders.
  • Further research and ergonomic interventions are recommended for dental professionals.