Knowledge and Attitude of Undergraduate Dental Students Regarding Posturedontics: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Aims: The aim of present study is to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of ergonomics during routine dental procedures among undergraduate students in Telangana. Methodology: The Present survey carried out among 500 final year dental undergraduate’s students. An online questionnaire was distributed among students that comprised 12 questions regarding the knowledge attitude of the dental students about ergonomics and its importance in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Results: The obtained results were analyzed and interpreted in percentages. 91.2% of the study population was aware of the occupational hazards in dentistry. 69% of the students were aware about ergonomics Conclusion: The thorough understanding of the ergonomics is essential to know about the musculoskeletal problems that could arise because of improper ergonomics in dentistry. Ergonomics training, HANDS on workshop should be included as a part of the curriculum targeting young budding dentist for longer and healthy carrier Keywords: Dentistry, Ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders, undergraduate students.