Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Practitioners: Does It Affect Practice?
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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dental Practitioners and Ergonomic Strategies
Introduction: In different professions, including dentistry, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the main reason of loss of working period, increasing labor costs, human injuries, and absence from work. Improper posture while working is the main cause of these disorders among dentists. In this regard, identifying the risk factors and its potential harms are abs...
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introduction: in different professions, including dentistry, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are the main reason of loss of working period, increasing labor costs, human injuries, and absence from work. improper posture while working is the main cause of these disorders among dentists. in this regard, identifying the risk factors and its potential harms are absolutely necessary. h...
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عنوان ژورنال: Epidemiology Research International
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2090-2972,2090-2980
DOI: 10.1155/2013/716897