TY - JOUR T1 - Ergonomic applications to dental practice. A1 - Gupta,Shipra, PY - 2012/4/10/entrez PY - 2012/4/10/pubmed PY - 2012/9/26/medline SP - 816 EP - 22 JF - Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research JO - Indian J Dent Res VL - 22 IS - 6 N2 - The term "work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)," refers to musculoskeletal disorders to which the work environment contributes significantly, or to musculoskeletal disorders that are made worse or longer lasting by work conditions or workplace risk factors. In recent years, there has been an increase in reporting WMSDs for dental persons. Risk factors of WMSDs with specific reference to dentistry include - stress, poor flexibility, improper positioning, infrequent breaks, repetitive movements, weak postural muscles, prolonged awkward postures and improper adjustment of equipment. Ergonomics is the science of designing jobs, equipment and workplaces to fit workers. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. In this article, 20 strategies to prevent WMSDs in the dental operatory are discussed. SN - 1998-3603 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/22484877/Ergonomic_applications_to_dental_practice_ L2 - http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2011;volume=22;issue=6;spage=816;epage=822;aulast=Gupta DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -