Abstract
Dental hygienists are increasingly regarded as at risk for developing a work-related musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) as a result of the tedious and repetitive nature of their jobs. 1 Sanders MA Turcotte CA Ergonomic strategies for dental professionals. WORK. 1997; 8: 55-72 Crossref PubMed Google Scholar , 2 Shenkar O Mann J Shevach A Ever-Hadani P Weiss PL Prevalence and risk factors of upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders in dental hygienists. WORK. 1998; 11: 263-275 Crossref PubMed Google Scholar , 3 Akesson I Johnson B Rylander L Moritz U Skirfving Musculoskeletal disorders among female dental personnel—clinical examination and a 5-year follow-up study of symptoms. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 1999; 72: 395-403 Crossref PubMed Scopus (147) Google Scholar , 4 Osborn JB Newell KJ Rudney JD Stoltenberg JL Carpal tunnel syndrome among Minnesota dental hygienists. J Dent Hygiene. 1990; 63: 79-85 Google Scholar When dental hygienists couple their precision work with awkward postures sustained over a long period, their potential for developing an MSD increases. 5 Ergonomics and the Dental Care Worker. American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C1998 Google Scholar Research indicates that MSDs may interfere with dental hygienists' function and contribute to attrition from the field. 4 Osborn JB Newell KJ Rudney JD Stoltenberg JL Carpal tunnel syndrome among Minnesota dental hygienists. J Dent Hygiene. 1990; 63: 79-85 Google Scholar , 6 Ylipaa V Bengt BA Preber H Sandelin S Determinants of work satisfaction among Swedish dental hygienists. Scand J Caring Sci. 1996; 10: 247-253 Crossref PubMed Scopus (14) Google Scholar
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