Ergonomics in Dentistry

Background and Aims: There are several risk factors in dentistry professional environment. Carelessness about occupational health regulation endangers dentist's life. Erconomics in dentistry is a scientific approach which introduces the latest ergonomic principles in dental profession. It d...

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Main Authors: Dargahi H, Saraji J, Sadr J, Sadri G
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Dental Medicine
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spelling doaj-faaae9422fac4e4cb09a0da778557a282020-11-25T00:23:32ZfasTehran University of Medical SciencesJournal of Dental Medicine1024-641X2008-24442010-01-01224199207Ergonomics in DentistryDargahi HSaraji JSadr JSadri GBackground and Aims: There are several risk factors in dentistry professional environment. Carelessness about occupational health regulation endangers dentist's life. Erconomics in dentistry is a scientific approach which introduces the latest ergonomic principles in dental profession. It discusses about physical and mental stresses. Ergonomic programs eliminate dentist physical and mental challenges and provide practical solution to establish efficient and comforting environment. Materials and Methods: This study reviewed the role and effectiveness of Ergonomics in dental profession. We used related journals, books and ergonomics websites to write this article. Conclusion: Many of researchers believe that awkward body posture and low movement are the sources of occupational disorders. Therefore, knowledge of ergonomics risk factors in dental office design is very important. Dentist's body posture and dental equipment evaluations are important factors in dental ergonomics. The most logical approach to design dental equipment for utilizing ergonomics principles is consideration of the dentist posture and type of movements and activities. In conclusion, dentists should be informed about dental ergonomics regulation and its different aspects. Furthermore, academic developments and research projects can be useful in this area.http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/15758.pdf&manuscript_id=15758ErgonomicsDentistrySafetyStandardProfession
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author Dargahi H
Saraji J
Sadr J
Sadri G
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Saraji J
Sadr J
Sadri G
Ergonomics in Dentistry
Journal of Dental Medicine
Ergonomics
Dentistry
Safety
Standard
Profession
author_facet Dargahi H
Saraji J
Sadr J
Sadri G
author_sort Dargahi H
title Ergonomics in Dentistry
title_short Ergonomics in Dentistry
title_full Ergonomics in Dentistry
title_fullStr Ergonomics in Dentistry
title_full_unstemmed Ergonomics in Dentistry
title_sort ergonomics in dentistry
publisher Tehran University of Medical Sciences
series Journal of Dental Medicine
issn 1024-641X
2008-2444
publishDate 2010-01-01
description Background and Aims: There are several risk factors in dentistry professional environment. Carelessness about occupational health regulation endangers dentist's life. Erconomics in dentistry is a scientific approach which introduces the latest ergonomic principles in dental profession. It discusses about physical and mental stresses. Ergonomic programs eliminate dentist physical and mental challenges and provide practical solution to establish efficient and comforting environment. Materials and Methods: This study reviewed the role and effectiveness of Ergonomics in dental profession. We used related journals, books and ergonomics websites to write this article. Conclusion: Many of researchers believe that awkward body posture and low movement are the sources of occupational disorders. Therefore, knowledge of ergonomics risk factors in dental office design is very important. Dentist's body posture and dental equipment evaluations are important factors in dental ergonomics. The most logical approach to design dental equipment for utilizing ergonomics principles is consideration of the dentist posture and type of movements and activities. In conclusion, dentists should be informed about dental ergonomics regulation and its different aspects. Furthermore, academic developments and research projects can be useful in this area.
topic Ergonomics
Dentistry
Safety
Standard
Profession
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