Degree Name
MSAH (Master of Science in Allied Health)
Program
Allied Health
Date of Award
8-2021
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Deborah Dotson
Committee Members
Randy Byington, Tabitha Fair, Landon Shields
Abstract
The effects of pain suffered from musculoskeletal disorders by dental professionals may lead to reduced work hours, loss of production, and early retirement. Although third- and fourth-year dental students are provided lectures about musculoskeletal disorders, proper positioning and ergonomics, they are at an increased risk of developing MSD. This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence on musculoskeletal disorders in third- and fourth-year dental students and to determine if third-year dental students experience more MSD pain than fourth-year dental students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry. A total of 50 third- and fourth- year dental students responded to the online questionnaire, 21 third-year dental students and 29 fourth-year dental students. Both third- and fourth-year dental students report experiencing MSD pain over the last twelve months. There was no statistically significant difference between MSD pain felt between third- or fourth-year dental students.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Felisa, "Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Third- and Fourth-Year Dental Students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3925. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3925
Copyright
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