Publications by authors named "Dharmapuri Yadhavakrishnan Mallikarjunan"
Prevalence of Ocular Injuries, Conjunctivitis and Musculoskeletal Disorders-Related Issues as Occupational Hazards Among Dental Practitioners in the City of Salem: A Randomized Cross-Sectional Study.
Vanita D Revankar Yadav Chakravarthy Selvam Naveen Ganapathy Aarthi Dharmapuri Yadhavakrishnan Mallikarjunan
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
May 2019
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on occupational health hazards (OHHs) faced by dentists, particularly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ocular issues, in Salem city, Tamil Nadu, India.
- - A survey involving 150 dental surgeons assessed the prevalence of these health problems based on factors like age, sex, and hours worked per week.
- - Results indicated a significant occurrence of MSDs in relation to ocular health issues, highlighting the importance of implementing protective measures for dental professionals.