title: Ergonomics in dentistry.
abstract: Ergonomics is much broader than preventing work‑related musculoskeletal disorders. The successful application of ergo‑ nomics assures high productivity, avoidance of illnesses and injuries, and increased satisfaction among workers. Unsuc‑ cessful application, on the other hand, can lead to work‑related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This article sets forth broad important background information on ergonomics so that the dental practitioner can have a general awareness of ergonomic risk factors as well as some basis for understanding the ongo‑ ing dialogue about ergonomics, its diagnosis, treatment, and regulation. This article provides alternatives to be considered by the practitioner in light of the practitioner's own circumstances, experiences and goals. A practitioner wishing to improve his or her work environment, for whatever reason, may wish to follow an incremental approach to such efforts, as is briefy discussed here. How to cite this article: Gupta A, Bhat M, Mohammed T, Bansal N, Gupta G. Ergonomics in Dentistry. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014;7(1):30-34.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Pedodontics, SP Medical College and Associated Group of hospitals, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Anshul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Manohar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Tahir
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mohammed
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Nikita
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bansal
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Gaurav
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gupta
keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Ergonomics; Lower back pain; Musculo‑ skeletal disorders