1Post Graduate Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore-560054
2Head of Department Department of Public Health Dentistry, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore-560054
3Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore-560054
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent among dentists. Following correct dental ergonomics is important to prevent the occurrence of such disorders. This study assessed the factors contributing to work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental students at FDS, RUAS. Majority of the students were maintaining appropriate postures while performing clinical procedures except for excessive forward head tilting or neck bending. However, a nearly negligible proportion of students practiced other ergonomic practices like taking breaks or doing chair side stretching exercises or practiced four-handed dentistry. Teaching and encouraging dental students to adopt ergonomic practices must be mandatory in all dental institutions.
Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Operating Stool, Dentists
