ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists and Dental Students in Germany.
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- Effectiveness of Ergonomic Training to Decrease Awkward Postures during Dental Scaling Procedures: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Prevalence, risk factors, management strategies and consequences of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental students and professionals in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.The Libyan journal of medicine · 2026Article
- 'Back to Basics': A Self-Administered Survey of Undergraduate Dentists' Prevalence, Impact and Understanding of Lower Back Pain.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
- Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dental Students and Dentists, and Its Relationship With Extra-Occupational Factors.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
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- Understanding the Burden of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dental Students: A Multinational Cohort Study.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of ergonomic work postures among dental students during restorative procedures using an artificial intelligence-based assessment model.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain and Analgesic Use Among Undergraduate Dental Students in Iraq: A Multi-Institutional Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
- Patterns of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dentists in Herat, Afghanistan: The Role of Ergonomics and Exercise.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Dental Students.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Feasibility Study for Wearable Sensor-Based Vibrotactile Feedback for Posture and Muscle Activation in a Relevant Dentistry Setting.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Neck Pain in Dental Education: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Neck Strength Differences.Muscles (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Work related musculoskeletal stress among residents of internal medicine on cardiological wards in their daily working practice - a kinematic and ergonomic analysis.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2025Article
- Occupational diseases among dental personnel: a scoping review.Journal of medicine and life · 2025Article
- Factors Related to Dental Ergonomics Practice Among Indonesian Dentists.International journal of dental hygiene · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDentists are at a higher risk of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) than the general population. However, the latest study investigating MSD in the dental profession in Germany was published about 20 years ago. Therefore, the aim of this study was to reveal the current prevalence of MSD in dentists and dental students in Germany.
methodsThe final study size contained 450 (287 f/163 m) subjects of different areas of specialization. The age of the participants ranged from 23 to 75 years. The questionnaire consisted of a modified version of the Nordic Questionnaire, work-related questions from the latest questionnaire of German dentists, typical medical conditions and self-developed questions.
resultsThe overall prevalence showed that dentists suffered frequently from MSD (seven days: 65.6%, twelve months: 92%, lifetime: 95.8%). The most affected body regions included the neck (42.7%-70.9%-78.4%), shoulders (29.8%-55.6%-66.2%) and lower back (22.9%-45.8%-58.7%). Overall, female participants stated that they suffered from pain significantly more frequently, especially in the neck, shoulders and upper back.
conclusionThe prevalence of MSD among dentists, especially in the neck, shoulder and back area, was significantly higher than in the general population. In addition, women suffered more frequently from MSD than men in almost all body regions.
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