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Dentists and Occupational Health Problems in Croatia

Dental practitioners are very susceptible to the occupational health hazards and the development of occupational related diseases. The aim of this study was to survey the health status among dentists in Croatia regarding the symptoms of musculoskeletal, dermatological, sight, hearing and neurological disorders and prophylactic physical activities. The anonymous online survey was conducted among 506 Croatian dentists (310 females and 196 males). The questionnaire included demographic details, work duration and information about health. It was found that over 78.18% of the surveyed dentists experienced work related pain in upper back, 76.97% of them in lower back. Work-related skin problems were reported by 29.29%. Sight disorders were reported by 46.87% and hearing disorders by 19.03%. Neurological disorders were reported by 15.76%. It was concluded that numerous health hazards and limited ergonomics in the work environment of dental practitioners results various health disorders, and its prevalence is very high.

Dentists and Occupational Health Problems in Croatia

DOI: 10.1111/idj.12194