The purpose of this study is to evaluate the most frequent problems in the physical health of orthodontists and to determine which factors in the working environment of dental specialists have the most important influence on the physical health of orthodontic practitioners. This survey was conducted using a questionnaire that was distributed among orthodontists and dental specialists. The questionnaire consisted of 42 questions: 36 closed-ended questions with 1 or multiple possible answer choices, and 6 open-ended questions. The survey was carried out online and responses were collected anonymously. The study included 266 questionnaires completed by orthodontists and dental practitioners with a mean age of 34.5 ± 10.1 years. The results showed that 71% of orthodontists and 90% of dental practitioners experienced different types of pain during their workday and after work. The most common health problems among orthodontists were shoulder and neck pain. Orthodontists’ health status was better than dentists’. Usually, orthodontists experience shoulder and neck pain. The factors that helped orthodontists avoid health disorders were: the use of individually adjustable backrests and saddle-type chairs, assuming a neutral sitting position, keeping work equipment as close as possible, and breaks in between patients during work.
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