DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2018.v05i11.001

Pages: 505-509

Dentistry has become an integral part in health sector. It is necessary to maintain a good quality health of the dental professional by practicing ergonomics in a good manner which prevents them from musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness about proper ergonomic practices and its implication among practicing dental professionals in Chennai city. Self-administered, closed-ended questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding ergonomics during dental practice was filled in by undergraduates, house surgeons and faculty members of dental institutions and private practitioners from Chennai city. Out of 150 practicing dentist, 96dentist (64%) were aware about ergonomics and its implication in dental office. Only 44 dentists (29.3%) were following ergonomics in their routine dental practice. There was a good knowledge about ergonomics among dentist, but internalization and following it in their regular practice was average. Several posture related pain and musculoskeletal disorders can be reduced by practicing ergonomics routinely in clinical practice.