Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene
November 2022 Vol. 8(7), pp. 066-072
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Original Research Paper
Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Dental Students and Dental Assistants of Dental Colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Shaista Haleem1*, Yasmine Tareq2, Zainab Ibrahim Alhumaid3, WajdJaber Assiri3, and Asma Fahad Alenezi3
1Lecturer, Department of Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, KSA.
2Assistant Professor, Restorative and Esthetics Department, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, KSA.
3Dental Assistant Interns, Department of Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, KSA.
Corresponding Author's Email: [email protected]
Accepted 25th October, 2022.
Abstract
Dentists, in their practice, are exposed to work-related vibrations daily. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to overuse of the hand while using vibratory equipment such as sizing and turbines. It handles slow speeds, gripping and working with tools or other small objects such as endodontic files. This cross-sectional study aims to measure the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among dental students and dental assistants, and we have received 209 responses from dental colleges in Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Dental students, Numbness, Pain, Tingling Sensation.
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Shaista Haleem, Yasmine Tareq, Zainab Ibrahim Alhumaid, WajdJaber Assiri, and Asma Fahad Alenezi. Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Dental Students and Dental Assistants of Dental Colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene 8(7) 2022 pp. 066-072.
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