# Occupational health in dentistry

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/occupational-health-in-dentistry/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the prevalence, risk factors, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists and dental professionals. It covers topics such as occupational health, ergonomics, work-related pain, posture, and muscle load in the context of dental practice. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Health Professions |
| OpenAlex ID | t13866 |
| Works | 67 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 67.

- [A prospective study of computer users: I. Study design and incidence of musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-prospective-study-of-computer-users-i-study-design-and-incidence-of/)
- [A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-systematic-review-of-musculoskeletal-disorders-among-dental-professionals/)
- [Epidemiologic surveillance of upper‐extremity musculoskeletal disorders in the working population](https://scholariq.org/papers/epidemiologic-surveillance-of-upper-extremity-musculoskeletal-disorders-in-the/)
- [Physical activity and low back pain: a systematic review of recent literature](https://scholariq.org/papers/physical-activity-and-low-back-pain-a-systematic-review-of-recent-literature/)
- [Individual and work related risk factors for neck pain among office workers: a cross sectional study](https://scholariq.org/papers/individual-and-work-related-risk-factors-for-neck-pain-among-office-workers-a/)
- [Occupational Health Problems in Modern Dentistry: A Review](https://scholariq.org/papers/occupational-health-problems-in-modern-dentistry-a-review/)
- [A prospective study of computer users: II. Postural risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-prospective-study-of-computer-users-ii-postural-risk-factors-for/)
- [Work related and individual predictors for incident neck pain among office employees working with video display units](https://scholariq.org/papers/work-related-and-individual-predictors-for-incident-neck-pain-among-office/)
- [A detailed analysis of musculoskeletal disorder risk factors among Japanese nurses](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-detailed-analysis-of-musculoskeletal-disorder-risk-factors-among-japanese/)
- [A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among school teachers](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-systematic-review-of-musculoskeletal-disorders-among-school-teachers/)
- [Perceived physical demands and reported musculoskeletal problems in registered nurses](https://scholariq.org/papers/perceived-physical-demands-and-reported-musculoskeletal-problems-in-registered/)
- [Risk factors in the onset of neck/shoulder pain in a prospective study of workers in industrial and service companies](https://scholariq.org/papers/risk-factors-in-the-onset-of-neck-shoulder-pain-in-a-prospective-study-of/)
- [Musculoskeletal disorders self‐reported by dentists in Queensland, Australia](https://scholariq.org/papers/musculoskeletal-disorders-self-reported-by-dentists-in-queensland-australia/)
- [Validity of Nordic-style questionnaires in the surveillance of upper-limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders](https://scholariq.org/papers/validity-of-nordic-style-questionnaires-in-the-surveillance-of-upper-limb-work/)
- [The Short Term Musculoskeletal and Cognitive Effects of Prolonged Sitting During Office Computer Work](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-short-term-musculoskeletal-and-cognitive-effects-of-prolonged-sitting-during/)

## Topic primary papers

- [A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-systematic-review-of-musculoskeletal-disorders-among-dental-professionals/)
- [Occupational Health Problems in Modern Dentistry: A Review](https://scholariq.org/papers/occupational-health-problems-in-modern-dentistry-a-review/)
- [Musculoskeletal disorders self‐reported by dentists in Queensland, Australia](https://scholariq.org/papers/musculoskeletal-disorders-self-reported-by-dentists-in-queensland-australia/)
- [A controlled study of the effect of neck school in medical secretaries.](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-controlled-study-of-the-effect-of-neck-school-in-medical-secretaries/)
- [Effect of therapeutic exercise routine on pain, disability, posture, and health status in dentists with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effect-of-therapeutic-exercise-routine-on-pain-disability-posture-and-health/)
- [Occupational ocular incidents in dentists: a multicentre study in southwestern Saudi Arabia](https://scholariq.org/papers/occupational-ocular-incidents-in-dentists-a-multicentre-study-in-southwestern/)
- [A Change Management Approach to Promoting and Endorsing Ergonomics within a Dental Setting](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-change-management-approach-to-promoting-and-endorsing-ergonomics-within-a/)
- [What are the effects of photographic self‐assessment on students' risk for musculoskeletal disorders using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment](https://scholariq.org/papers/what-are-the-effects-of-photographic-self-assessment-on-students-risk-for/)
- [Ergonomic benefit using heads-up display compared to conventional surgical microscope in Japanese ophthalmologists](https://scholariq.org/papers/ergonomic-benefit-using-heads-up-display-compared-to-conventional-surgical/)

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