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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dentists And Orthodontists, Natalie R. La Rochelle
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dentists And Orthodontists, Natalie R. La Rochelle
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WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG DENTISTS AND ORTHODONTISTS
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Science in Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University.
by
Natalie R. La Rochelle
Thesis Director: Dr. Eser Tüfekçi, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.S.H.A.
Professor, Department of Orthodontics
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
May 2017
The practice of dentistry is physically demanding due to static and dynamic postures sustained daily throughout careers. Previous literature suggests that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are not solely the result of work habits, but also due to the individual, his or her physical makeup, genetics, and …