![]() ![]() Overall, the review suggests that musculoskeletal problems represent a significant burden for the dental profession. Many risk factors have been identified, including static and awkward posture and work practices. Interestingly, we found that studies on MSDs among dental and dental hygiene students are quite limited. ![]() ![]() The most prevalent regions for pain in dentists have been shown to be the back (36.3-60.1%) and neck (19.8-85%), while the hand and wrist regions were the most prevalent regions for dental hygienists (60-69.5%). Our literature suggests that the prevalence of general musculoskeletal pain ranges between 64% and 93%. All research studies or literature reviews, which have reported on the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and/or potential risk factors for this problem in dentists, dental hygienists and dental students, were selected for inclusion. This review provides a detailed examination and discussion regarding the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in dental personnel and possible causative factors. Musculoskeletal problems have become a significant issue for the profession of dentistry and dental hygiene. ![]()
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