Hand eczema among Lebanese dentists: An epidemiological study

Naaman, Nada; Nehmé, Edgard; Gebeily, Jeanine; Daou, Maha

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“…There were also statistical differences between different dentistry specialties, for example, neck pain was highest among endodontic dentists while back pain was highest among pediatric dentists. Also, female dentists reported suffering more than male dentists concerning neck and wrist levels [ 33 ].…”

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Neck and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dentists: A Review of the Literature

Kawtharani¹,

Chemeisani²,

Salman³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), notably neck pain, are important occupational health issues in the field of dentistry. Many studies were done worldwide to gather data about neck and back pain. They used different characteristics and risk factors. Other studies aimed to determine only the prevalence of neck and back problems among dentists. We aim to review the literature for research about the optimal factors to be assessed and the proper measures to be installed by dentists to prevent cervical pain and to be taught and shared with dental students. Such an aim requires a thorough review of the current condition. This is a brief review of the literature to shed light on the latest news on this topic. Research using keywords such as dentistry, neck pain, neck pain index, occupational pain, and dental specialties were used to skim the literature for related topics. Publications are considered based on their relevance to the topic. Topics related to other professions and pain induced by illnesses other than occupational factors are not included. The final conclusion shows that no final results were conducted regarding the optimal characteristics that the dentists should be using. Therefore, we recommend a study with an aim to determine the optimal factors to be used by dentists to prevent cervical pain and to be taught to dental students.

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Neck and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dentists: A Review of the Literature

Kawtharani¹,

Chemeisani²,

Salman³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…Similarly, MSDs among dental practitioners in Jeddah and Riyadh were 70% and 90.2%, respectively [11,12]. Moreover, many authors reported an increased association between the dental profession and hand/wrist pain [8,[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22].…”

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Prevalence of First Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Dentists in Saudi Arabia

AlKhodier¹,

Alshenaifi²,

Alnuwaiser³

2022

Cureus

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This study aims to determine the prevalence of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) among dentists from different specialties in Saudi Arabia and their association with gender, years of practice, and weekly working hours. Materials and MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 361 dentists in Saudi Arabia have completed an online questionnaire of three parts: demographic and health data, the Thumb Disability Exam (TDX), and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ). Univariate and multivariate analyses of logistic regression were performed to investigate the participants' predictors of the first CMC joint osteoarthritis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The level of significance was set at α = 0.05 for all tests. ResultsThumb disability was significantly associated with the female gender (aOR 2.21; 95 percent CI 1.31-3.56) and dentists aged 50 or older (aOR 9.63; 95 percent CI 1.05-88.47). The symptom severity scale (SSS) part of BCTQ was significantly associated with increased risk in the female gender (aOR 1.62; 95% CI 1.62-2.58). Limiting the clinical work to 10-20 hours per week showed a significant reduction in the odds of reporting CTS symptoms in SSS (aOR 0.44; 95% CI 0.21-0.90). CTS-related hand disability was more likely to be reported by the female gender (aOR 2.21; 95% CI 1.36-3.57) and less likely to be reported by endodontic specialists (aOR 0.15; 95% CI 0.04-0.58). ConclusionThe female gender was significantly associated with first CMC joint osteoarthritis and CTS among dentists in Saudi Arabia. Other predictors were also identified in this cross-sectional study.

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“…These findings suggest that dental professionals primarily use upper body regions at work [18]. Especially during the treatment of patients and administrative work, which account for around 70% of all dental tasks, upper extremities like the hand/wrist or shoulder are increasingly under muscular strain Thus, dental professionals are particularly vulnerable to musculoskeletal diseases and pain in the shoulder and hand/wrist too [19].…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding the Prevalence of Occupation Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomics among Dental Practitioners in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Cross Sectional Survey

2023

JODH

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Introduction: The precise, minute nature of dental treatments renders a dentist particularly sensitive to ergonomic-driven hazards. Ergonomics is the study of adapting the work environment to the worker for maximum efficiency and safety. There are many contributing factors that may result in multiple occupational hazards for dentists, including inappropriate working hours, odd postures, poor ergonomics practice, a small workspace with restricted movement, and prolonged standing, which can overstretch the cervical spine and lumbar region and cause other MSDs like damage to the muscles, joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels. Methods and Materials: A cross sectional survey was conducted in a private tertiary care hospital. A closed ended questionnaire with informed consent will be distributed to the participants. Results: According to specialty 77.8% were general practitioner, 8.2% were maxillofacial specialist, 3.5% were specialist in restorative dentistry, 2.9% were Periodontist and orthodontist followed by 1.2% with Endodontist and Paedodontist. Conclusion: Effective ergonomics application can reduce the risk of strenuous injuries by enhancing the working environment; nevertheless, ineffective ergonomics application can result in a variety of health risks that could eventually cause disability that ends a career. For dental professionals to successfully care for patients and concentrate on their work, we need to develop primary and secondary prevention methods to reduce the prevalence of work-related MSDs among them.

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Hand eczema among Lebanese dentists: An epidemiological study

Abstract: Background. Dentists are at risk of developing hand eczema, as are most people who work in the health care field.

Cited by 5 publications

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Neck and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dentists: A Review of the Literature

Neck and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dentists: A Review of the Literature

Prevalence of First Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Dentists in Saudi Arabia

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding the Prevalence of Occupation Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomics among Dental Practitioners in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Cross Sectional Survey

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