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Evaluating Ergonomic Awareness in Dentistry: A Survey of Dental Students' Knowledge During Operative Procedures
Maniarasu Kalaiarasi1, Ramu Shobhana1, Venkatachalam Prakash1
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Aim:
The research aimed to explore students' self-perceptions of their clinical work and identify challenges affecting their performance in restorative and endodontic treatments.
Materials And Methods:
The research was conducted among 157 dental students utilizing a self-designed, validated, closed-ended questionnaire.
Results:
The questionnaire received responses from 157 participants, including 88 undergraduates (UGs) and 69 postgraduates (PGs). Of these, 64% reported experiencing pain during clinical procedures, while 36% (n = 72) did not report any pain. Although 71.5% of students were aware of ergonomic posture, 28.5% of students were not. Despite this awareness, 64.5% of students found it challenging to maintain proper ergonomic postures while performing clinical tasks.
Conclusion:
Although most students know ergonomic postures, many struggle to maintain them during clinical procedures. Incorporating dental ergonomics into the curriculum is crucial to improving students' well-being and efficiency.
