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Disorders of the musculoskeletal system among Tehran, Iranian dentists
, Article Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain ; Vol. 22, issue. 3 , 2014 , pp. 256-259 ; ISSN: 10582452 ; Haddad, O ; Azarnia, S ; Sanamlo, Z ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
Objectives: Although dental practitioners are confronted with a number of musculoskeletal disorders, relatively few studies have focused on this profession. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of some musculoskeletal complaints of dentists in Iran. Methods: Four hundred and forty-six dentists in Tehran city, Iran were surveyed to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems. We administrated a Persian-language version of the Nordic Questionnaire for this purpose. Results: Data gathered from Iranian dentists showed that most dentists [81%] reported pain in at least one joint. The most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders during the previous 12 months were reported...