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Reducing the Risks for Musculoskeletal Disorders Utilizing Self-Assessment and Photography among Dentists and Dental Hygienists

Brian B. Partido and Rebecca Henderson
American Dental Hygienists' Association April 2021, 95 (2) 36-41;
Brian B. Partido
Executive Director, Dental Programs, Seattle Central College, Seattle, WA, USA, and former faculty member at The Ohio State University;
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  • For correspondence: brian.partido@seattlecolleges.edu
Rebecca Henderson
Assistant professor, Division of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Purpose: Prolonged muscle strain and repetitive movements in the dental workforce may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The purpose of this study was to determine whether feedback involving photography and self-assessments would improve the postures and the accuracy of ergonomic self-assessment among practicing dentists and dental hygienists.

Methods: convenience sample of dentists and dental hygienists was used for this randomized control design study (n=50). The Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI) was used for ergonomic evaluations of the randomly assigned control and experimental (training) groups over a four-week period. All participants were photographed and completed a M-DOPAI without viewing the photographs or receiving feedback at baseline. Participants in the control group independently completed a M-DOPAI without any additional photographs or feedback during weeks two and three. The experimental group had additional photographs taken and completed a M-DOPAI along with the principal investigator. Mixed-design ANOVAs were used to evaluate improvements in ergonomic scores and the accuracy of ergonomic self-assessments.

Results: The training group utilizing photography resulted in improvements in ergonomic scores as compared to the control group. Improvements in the accuracy of ergonomic self-assessments was demonstrated among practicing dental hygienists. All participants strongly agreed that it was important to understand and properly apply ergonomics, and to develop accurate ergonomic self-assessment skills for clinical practice.

Conclusions: Improving self-awareness for ergonomics through self-assessment can help reduce the risk of developing WMSDs among practicing dentists and dental hygienists.

  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • ergonomics
  • postures
  • self-assessment
  • dental hygienists
  • dentists
  • Received February 17, 2020.
  • Accepted August 26, 2020.
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