Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and dental practice Part 2. Risk factors for dentistry, magnitude of the problem, prevention, and dental ergonomics

International Dental Journal

Volumn 57, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 45-54

  Yamalik, Nermin ^a,b  

^a University of Hacettepe ^*

^b HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal disorders; Oral health care providers; Prevention; Risk factors

Indexed keywords

EID: 33847041146     PISSN: 00206539     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1875-595X.2007.tb00117.x     Document Type: Article

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