Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms across the dental training–practice continuum: a cross-sectional survey
This study highlights the critical role of ergonomics in preventing MSD among dental professionals. MSD are common among dental professionals and are evident from early in dental training. Early ergonomic education, proper loupe fitting, and reinforcement of correct posture are essential to reduce risk. Preventive strategies can improve practitioner health, career longevity, and quality of patient care.
Authors
- Stefan Danylak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9711-4287)
- LJ Walsh
- Sobia Zafar
- Alastair J. Sloan
Institutions
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dentistry
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2026.106661
- Primary Topic
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00