Ergonomic Evaluation of Dental Professionals as Determined by Rapid Entire Body Assessment Method in 2014

• Main Authors: Fatemeh Jahanimoghadam (Author), Azadeh Horri (Author), Naimeh Hasheminejad (Author), Naser Hashemi Nejad (Author), Mohammad Reza Baneshi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 2345-6485; 2345-6418
• Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders; Body posture; Medicine; R; Dentistry; RK1-715
• Source: Journal of Dentistry, Vol 19, Iss 2, Pp 155-158 (2018)

Statement of the Problem: In dentistry, incorrect working posture is the most important cause of musculoskeletal disorders. Purpose: The aim of this research was to evaluate the work postures of general dentists and specialists using rapid entire body assessment (REBA) method. Materials and Method: In this cross-sectional study, work postures were assessed in 90 dentists by employing REBA method. Stratified sampling method was used. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA), Independent t-test and Pearson's correlation test in SPSS 19. Results: The results showed that work postures of 90% of dentists were at moderate- to high-risk levels. Among the specialists, periodontists, pedodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons had the worst body postures. Conclusion: In general, dentists' working postures need improvement and consequently, a more comprehensive ergonomic training and promotion is required in dentistry curriculum at Universities.