• Dr. Amol Jamkhande
• Dr. Saurabh Kakade
• Dr. Darshan Hiremutt
• Dr. Santosh Jadhav
• Dr. Abhijeet Jadhav ,Dr. Prakash Vhatkar

Background-Occupation related musculoskeletal disorders persist amongst dentists due to prolonged work hours and faulty postural practices. Aim- To assess the prevalence and clinical practice risk factors leading to MSD among dentists in Pune. Methods- A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 200 private dental practitioners of Pune. A prevalidated, structured, self-administered questionnaire was distributed. The four-sectioned questionnaire comprised of questions on demographics, clinical practice pattern and MSD related risk factors, presence of MSD and related questions and lifestyle and awareness questions. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test & Spearman's correlation test. p-value of less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results- The prevalence of MSD was found to be 72.2%. Females (59%) were more affected than males (41%). Endodontists (21.7%) followed by oral surgeons (18.1%) majorly reported with MSD. Lower back pain (41%) followed by neck pain (19.3%) were mostly reported.61.5% dentists with MSD took no microbreaks in between patients and 67.5% dentists with MSD had resorted to seek treatment for its cure. Conclusion- MSD is prevalent among private dental practitioners of Pune and adequate workshops, training and awareness programs on MSD ought to be formulated to combat the growing occupational health hazard.

Musculosceletal disorders, Dentist in Pune, Dental Occupational Hazard

"Prevalence of work related Musculoskeletal Disorders amongst private dental practitioners in Pune, India- A Questionnaire study.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.95-103, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907R11.pdf

"Prevalence of work related Musculoskeletal Disorders amongst private dental practitioners in Pune, India- A Questionnaire study.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp95-103, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907R11.pdf