Open AccessBack & Neck Problems Among Dentists and Dental Auxiliaries
Author(s) -
Al Wazzan Ka,
Khalid Almas,
Al Shethri,
Al-Qahtani Mq
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
the journal of contemporary dental practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.3
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 1526-3711
DOI - 10.5005/jcdp-2-3-1
Subject(s) - medicine , neck pain , back pain , dentistry , physical therapy , low back pain , dental practice , clinical practice , clinical significance , alternative medicine , pathology
In the practice of dentistry, stress, tension, and postural practices can contribute to back and neck problems. Two hundred and four dentists and dental auxiliary (87 males and 117 females) in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia were surveyed to determine the prevalence of postural problems. The candidates were interviewed and observed during practice. The data obtained showed that 111 (54.4%) of the subjects complained of neck pain and 150 (73.5%) complained of back pain. Only 37% of those complaining of back pain sought medical help. Within the limitations of this study, it might be concluded that neck and back pain among dental personnel are not of a severe nature. Citation Al Wassan KA, Almas K, Al Shethri SE, et. al. Back & Neck Problems Among Dentists and Dental Auxiliaries. J Contemp Dent Pract 2001;(2)3: 017-030