Authors: Jaygielyn S. Aguilar, Cathalene Dominique J. Lim, & Willie C. Buclatin
Abstract: The study was conducted to determine the prevalence and distribution of MSDs among dental practitioners. Through Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire, ergonomic risk factors in dental operations were then identified. Rapid Entire Body Assessment was utilized to determine the work related MSDs triggered by the awkward working positions and poor work practices. The result of the study showed that majority of the dental practitioners said that the parts of the body that were significantly affected are the neck, right and left shoulders, upper and lower back, right wrist, and certain parts of the right hand such as the index, middle, ring, and thumb finger. The study also classified the MSDs in terms of age and gender. The REBA result showed that dental operations should be investigated and must be changed immediately. Recommendations were made in order to alleviate the ergonomics risk factors present in dental operations and were categorized based on the following: to the dental practitioners, and to the future researchers.
Keywords: Dental Practitioners; Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs); Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
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