EC Dental Science

Background: Pain from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is a significant health issue for dental professionals, negatively impacting both their quality of life and performance at work.

Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of shoulder, neck, and lower back pain as well as the risk factors linked to it in Abha, KSA.

Methods: Three primary sections of a questionnaire-questions about working conditions, job organization, and demographics-were electronically completed by 105 dental staff members who participated in a cross-sectional study.

Findings: Of the participants, 53% were dentists, and 82% were women. In the preceding year, the neck (73.3%, n = 77), lower back (72.4%, n = 76), and shoulders (70.5%, n = 74) were the most common MSDs reported. Sixty-eight percent of dental staff members work while seated. Just 12% of people exercise everyday, while 53% exercise occasionally. In the 12 months prior, 25.7% of the staff had sought medication for MSD discomfort.

Conclusion: Among dental professionals in Abha, Saudi Arabia, there was a significant prevalence of MSDs as well as shoulder, lower back, and neck pain.

 Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs); Shoulder, Neck, and Lower Back Pain; Dentistry; Dental Professionals

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