The purpose of the study was to describe the occurrence of the most common
complaints related to MSDs in Czech dentists and to assess the risk factors affecting
them. A questionnaire survey of 581 Czech dentists (the response rate 72.6%) was conducted
in 2011. The questionnaire ascertained general information about the respondents, their
work habits and environment along with the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. The
respondents filled out the questionnaires during the educational events organized by the
Czech Dental Chamber. At least mild difficulties associated with the motoric system were
reported by 96.9% of the respondents, with 66.3% of respondents reporting moderate or
major difficulties. Back and neck pain followed by shoulder pain and headache were the
most common complaints in our sample. According to our data: age, gender, length of
practice, a history of serious MSDs, the occurrence of MSDs in blood relatives, the
perception of work as psychologically demanding, and especially a perceived moderate/bad
general health were significantly associated with the four most common musculoskeletal
complaints. Some of the factors were found as protective. This study suggests that MSDs
represent a significant burden for Czech dentists and further research is needed to
elucidate this issue.
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems among Czech dentists and to analyze the factors that affect these disorders. Information was gathered through questionnaire completed by 581 physicians. The questionnaire ascertained general information about physicians including their work habits and the characteristics of their work environment along with the occurrence of musculoskeletal problems as well as their intensity. In the past year the occurrence of at least mild difficulties associated with the locomotive system was reported by 96.9% of dentists surveyed (n = 557), with 66.3% of respondents (n = 381) reporting difficulties ofa moderate or major nature. Most respondents of both sexes indicated neck pain. A statistically significant correlation with the occurrence of musculoskeletal complaints of medium and major intensity was demonstrated for the following factors: sex, age, running a private practice, past injury or musculoskeletal diseases, and the perception of work as psychologically demanding. Musculoskeletal disorders in dentists in Czech Republic are relatively frequent and serious health problem. The causes of these diseases must be identified and appropriate preventive interventions undertaken that will contribute to a reduction in the incidence of these problems.
Background The most frequent arguments against rubber dam are that patients generally do not like it and the prolonged time of treatment. However, according to several studies, the attitude of patients towards rubber dam is rather positive.
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