Occupational diseases in dentists

Abstract

Occupational diseases are caused by work activities, usually from overuse of the musculoskeletal system. In routine dental work, given that professional / interface dental furniture, may have physical problems related to the performance of their activities. Inappropriate furniture, lack of breaks lead to the emergence physical disorders such as injuries or aches and professional distance. The aim of this study was to verify the presence  of occupational diseases for professionals who perform dental care. At this applies, dentists, assessment protocol postural discomfort, which concluded that when the dental office is not organized taking into account the concepts and ergonomic equipment is used in order to force a wrong posture , the dentist may suffer physical ailments.