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Ergonomics in dentistry- a review

Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan.

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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 bird’s eye view about the basics of ergonomics, positioning, viewing, handling ourselves away from hazards and musculoskeletal disorders.

Key words: Ergonomics, MSD’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. http://www.jenvoh.com/?mno=21737 [Access: December 08, 2019]. 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


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Ramachandran Sudarshan, Sree Vijayabala Ganesan. Ergonomics in dentistry- a review. J Environ Occup Health. (2012), [cited December 08, 2019]; 1(2): 125-128. doi:10.5455/jeos.20120627024312


Harvard Style

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


Turabian Style

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


Chicago Style

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


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

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


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

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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