Insights into Knowledge, Attitude and Perception about Dental Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculo Skeletal Disorders (MSD) among Dental Professionals at Chengalpet District, Tamil Nadu, India: A cross-sectional study

Authors

  • GR Karthikeyan Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST Road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1387-8499
  • Balasubramaniyam Balaguhan Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST Road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4008-0258
  • Aiyathurai Mathanmohan Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9907-3669
  • Velu Deepak Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7801-7035
  • K Indrapriyadharshini Department of Public Health Dentistry, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1832-7437
  • Mrugesh Nirmala Devar Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4583-6085

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v12i1.41028

Keywords:

Dental ergonomics, Dental professionals, Knowledge, Professionals

Abstract

Introduction: Despite all modern technological advances, dentistry is a profession still being affected by various musculoskeletal disorders, because of their prolonged working hours and difficult postures. Hence, this study was undertaken to assess the basic knowledge, attitude and practice of dental ergonomics during routine dental procedures among dental professionals and the second aim of the study focused on knowledge, attitude and practice of dental ergonomics by gender.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 203 dental professionals from January 2021 to February 2021. A structured questionnaire consisting of 15 questions was administered. Descriptive analysis of demographic variables was done and knowledge, attitude and perception scores were performed using the chi-square test.

Results: Among the 203 participants, a considerable majority of the participants which is about 75.9% (male: 71.1% and female: 79.6%) reported that they have awareness of dental ergonomics. There were no statistically significant differences between males and females regarding knowledge score of p=1.280. About 46.4% of participants (male: 54.3 % and female: 43.9%), complained of neck pain followed by 44.3% (male 41.3% and female 45.2%) complained of back pain. About 58.6% reported that the pain was caused strictly because of improper posture and non-ergonomically designed equipment. The difference between the gender variations was statistically significant regarding perception about dental ergonomics (p=0.001*)

Conclusion: Dental professionals have considerable awareness of ergonomics in dental practice. The current study highlights the situation of ergonomics in dental practice in the form of knowledge, attitude, and practices.

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Author Biographies

GR Karthikeyan, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST Road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India

Associate professor, Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Balasubramaniyam Balaguhan, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST Road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India

Professor &  Head, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery,

Aiyathurai Mathanmohan, Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India

Dean & Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Velu Deepak, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India.

Associate professor, Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery

K Indrapriyadharshini, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, GST road, Chinnakolambakam, Palayanur (PO), Chengalpattu (District), 603308 Tamil Nadu, India

Assistant professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry

Mrugesh Nirmala Devar, Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, Tamil Nadu, India

Assistant professor, Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery

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Published

2022-01-01

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Karthikeyan, G., Balaguhan, B., Mathanmohan, A., Deepak, V., Indrapriyadharshini, K., & Devar, M. N. (2022). Insights into Knowledge, Attitude and Perception about Dental Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculo Skeletal Disorders (MSD) among Dental Professionals at Chengalpet District, Tamil Nadu, India: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 12(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v12i1.41028

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