Impact of Yoga in Dental Practice

Abstract

Dentistry is perceived as a profession that is more stressful than other jobs. Many occupational health problems persist in modern dentistry. It is high time we, the dentists, also inculcate the practice of performing Yoga in our daily life regime, to strengthen our muscles of neck, shoulder and back, to save ourselves from musculoskeletal pains. The "Asana" recommended in the Yoga, specifically for posture-related problems can be of great help to the dental professionals in managing their day to day muscular discomfort and pain. The need of the hour is just to modify our lifestyle to get the maximum out of our professional and personal life. This review article focus on the importance of yoga in dental practice.