Title: Ergonomics Solutions in Dental Practice
Authors: Dr Harpreet Garewal, Dr Jasmine Kaur Chawla, Dr Sandeep Sharma
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i3.56
Abstract
Increased modernization and immense use of technology in dental practice has exposed dentists to high risk of poor postural habits thus leading to high risk of musculoskeletal disorders like low back pain, tennis elbow and carpel tunnel syndrome etc. This review paper highlights the importance of ergonomic solutions in dental practice.
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