Background: To compare fatigue, comfort, and muscle work associated with the use of two
periodontal curettes during scaling: one with a novel adaptive design, the other with a …

Individuals working in the field of dentistry have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal
disorders (MSDs) owing to monotonous and one-sided physical exertion. Inertial …

Objectives The purpose of the present study was to present an up‐to‐date report on the
prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in dental hygienists and dental hygiene students …

Objectives This study aimed to assess the effects of different magnification systems on the
angular deviations of the neck and trunk and the muscle activities of the upper back and …

Due to postural demands, dental professionals are at high risk for develo** work‐related
musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Dental clinicians' lack of ergonomic awareness may …

Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dentists' hand
functionality (handgrip, tip-to-tip pinch, key pinch and palmar pinch strengths) and dental …

Objective Work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in the dental
hygiene profession. Awkward postures contribute to MSDs and magnification loupes have …

(1) Background: Periodontal instrumentation with dental curettes is associated with
discomfort, fatigue, and musculoskeletal diseases. The goal of this study was to compare …

Objective The objective of this review was to examine the impact of instrument designs on
pinch force generation during scaling by dental professionals. Methods Three databases …

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are highly prevalent among dental hygiene
professionals. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate and compare seated and …