Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms related to work in dental surgeons

• Alan Mesquita Santos

  Federal University of Amapá - Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

  Author

• Flavia Martão Flório

  São Leopoldo Mandic College - Campinas - São Paulo – Brazil

  Author

• Eber Coelho Paraguassu

  GOE/UNIAVAN

  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9322-8001 (unauthenticated)

  Author

• José Pedro Gomes Moura

  Federal University of Amapá - Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

  Author

• Thamilly Joaquina Picanço da Silva

  Federal University of Amapá - Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

  Author

• Moacir de Azevedo Bentes Monteiro Neto

  Federal University of Amapá - Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

  Author

Introduction: Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) are considered a public health problem because of their high prevalence in various professions, including dental professionals. Because of poor posture and organization at work, for example, dental surgeons occupy the top spot on sick leave due to temporary or permanent disability, accounting for approximately 30% of the causes of premature abandonment between medical activities.
Objectives: To identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and their relationship with dentist activity and to evaluate the relationship between symptomatology and laboratory test results.
Methodology: A scan was performed, but Scopus, Web of Sciences and Google Scholar indexing databases were used to unite musculoskeletal disorders, dental surgeons, prevalence, laboratory tests. We found 15,000 articles, of which 56 were selected based on the best h index score or Qualis rating on the Sucupira platform.
Conclusion: The relationship between musculoskeletal pain and dentist activity is strong and in some cases, these disorders can be detected on laboratory tests.

1. Alan Mesquita Santos, Federal University of Amapá - Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

   Health Sciences Department

2. Flavia Martão Flório, São Leopoldo Mandic College - Campinas - São Paulo – Brazil

   Department of Dental Sciences

3. Eber Coelho Paraguassu, GOE/UNIAVAN

   Department of Dental Sciences

4. José Pedro Gomes Moura, Federal University of Amapá - Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

   Health Sciences Department

5. Thamilly Joaquina Picanço da Silva, Federal University of Amapá - Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

   Health Sciences Department -

6. Moacir de Azevedo Bentes Monteiro Neto, Federal University of Amapá - Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

   Health Sciences Department

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