Ergonomics in dentistry- a review

Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan

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J Environ Occup Sci. 2012; 1(2): 125-128

doi: 10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

Ergonomics in dentistry- a review

Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan.

Abstract
Occupation related diseases are increasing day by day and one amongst them is musculoskeletal disorders due to improper ergonomics in dentistry. So, Dental surgeons had to update themselves regarding the occupational hazards in dentistry so that they could overcome these disorders. This review gives a birdâ€™s eye view about the basics of ergonomics, positioning, viewing, handling ourselves away from hazards and musculoskeletal disorders.

Key words: Ergonomics, MSDâ€™S, Dentistry, Equipment

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Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan. Ergonomics in dentistry- a review. J Environ Occup Health. 2012; 1(2): 125-128. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

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Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan. Ergonomics in dentistry- a review. J Environ Occup Health. 2012; 1(2): 125-128. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

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Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan. Ergonomics in dentistry- a review. J Environ Occup Health. (2012), [cited February 16, 2020]; 1(2): 125-128. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

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Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan (2012) Ergonomics in dentistry- a review. J Environ Occup Health, 1 (2), 125-128. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

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Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan. 2012. Ergonomics in dentistry- a review. Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health, 1 (2), 125-128. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

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Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan. "Ergonomics in dentistry- a review." Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health 1 (2012), 125-128. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

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Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan. "Ergonomics in dentistry- a review." Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health 1.2 (2012), 125-128. Print. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

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Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan (2012) Ergonomics in dentistry- a review. Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health, 1 (2), 125-128. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312

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