title: Risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate musculoskeletal system-related complaints; identify regions at risk in dentists by observing and inquiring the dentists at work; and find out the associations with age, sex, working years, academic position and departments, positions during work and daily working hours.
  
  
  METHODS
  Modified Nordic Questionnaire (m-nMQ) was used to evaluate pain, hospital admissions and absenteeism. Quick Exposure Check (QEC) form was utilized to assess risk exposure levels related with low-back, neck, hand-wrist and shoulder-arm.
  
  
  RESULTS
  163 dentists were included the most painful regions were found to be back (66.9%), neck (65%) and low back (64.4%). Musculoskeletal symptoms were more prevalent in women and research assistants. QEC scores were found to be lower in those who performed regular exercises.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dentists should be educated about ergonomics at the beginning of their professional life.
authors.affiliation: . drsinemozcanbozkurt@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Sinem
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bozkurt
authors.forename: Nesrin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Demirsoy
authors.forename: Zafer
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Günendi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003813:Dentistry; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires