Effect Of Dentist Working Conditions On Occupational Musculoskeletal System Diseases

The profession of dentistry that has the obligation to work in the same position for is at risk of some occupational diseases which develops due to the use of musculoskeletal system in inappropriate forms. Some health problems such as mechanical pain, allergy, infection, dermatitis are frequently seen in these occupational diseases. In present study the musculoskeletal system problems of dentists working in Oral and Dental Health Centers in Sakarya, Bilecik ,Bozüyük and factors affecting these complaints were investigated. This was a descriptive type of study. The data was collected of 83 dentist, by the investigator between April 2017-May 2017 with Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Of 83 dentist. Involved in study 50.6% were male. Mean age of participants was 37,81±8,23 years. Musculoskeletal system complaints among the dentists participated in the study were %79,5% in last 12 months, %69,9% in last month and %48,2% in the day of questionnare. In the last 12 months the prevelance of musculoskeletal system complaints were most frequently seen at neck region (78.3%), low back region (56.6%) and upper back region (55,4%) respectively. The frequency of musculoskeletal system problems in the last month was higher among females (p=0.001),working time is over 15 years (p=0,019), working in bending position constantly (p=0,013). Those who evaluate the working environment as risky complain about painful areas twice higher than those who do not evaluate the working environment as risky. It is thought that arrangement of in service training to establish occupational risk and behavioural changes against job work, working position and life style of dentists will be useful