Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists and Dental Students in Germany.

Daniela OhlendorfAntonia NaserYvonne HaasJasmin HaenelLaura Fraeulin Holzgreve FabianChristina ErbeWerner BetzEileen M WankeDoerthe BrueggmannAlbert NienhausDavid A Groneberg

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2020)

The prevalence of MSD among dentists, especially in the neck, shoulder and back area, was significantly higher than in the general population. In addition, women suffered more frequently from MSD than men in almost all body regions.

Keyphrases

risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
oral health
pregnancy outcomes
adipose tissue