Second Edition: Ergonomics in Dentistry
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Oral Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 238
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ergonomics; dentistry; biomechanical analyses; occupational medicine; posture analysis; ergonomic risk assessement
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Dear Colleagues,
Working in dentistry is often associated with unergonomic working conditions. This not only refers to the working environment of the patient’s mouth, but also to laboratory work when, among other things, a prosthesis or a removable splint has to be produced by hand in a filigree, fine-motoric manner.
Nevertheless, the main working environment is the patient's mouth, and a consequence of treatment procedures can be the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The trunk, neck, shoulders and wrists are the most commonly affected areas, often resulting in sick leave or even premature retirement.
In addition to MSDs, work-related factors such as working with a microscope, noise influence, light influence (blinding) or fine dust can also arise in the working environment and lead to health disorders. Consequently, many work-related factors and strains that cause health problems are still not investigated in this field.
The first Special Issue was well-received, and so I would like to analyze these topics even further in a second Special Issue with the same aims. These aims are the analysis of risk factors and physical, psychological and environmental strains linked to dentistry, meaning dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists and dental technicians.
It would be desirable to create a platform for researchers and university groups to share their experiences and original research, clinical and review studies in these fields.
Prof. Dr. Daniela Ohlendorf
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dental ergonomics
- ergonomic risk assessment
- posture analysis
- musculoskeletal disorders
- environmental health hazards
- dental-related strain
- working procedures
