scholarly journals Nordic assessment of occupational disorders among dental students and dentists in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 561
Author(s):  
KhalidT Aboalshamat
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Occupational Disorders

Smart phone usage and addiction among dental students in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elluru Venkatesh ◽  
Mohammad Yousef Al Jemal ◽  
Abdullah Saleh Al Samani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Purpose The main aim of this research is to explore measures of smart phone usage, smart phone addiction, and their associations with demographic and health behavior-related variables among dental students in Saudi Arabia. Methods A Cross sectional study involving sample of 205 dental students from Qaseem Private College were surveyed for smart phone use and addiction using the short version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale for Adolescents (SAS-SV). Results Smart phone addiction was seen in 136 (71.9%) of the 189 students. The findings from our study revealed that high stress levels, low physical activity, higher body mass index (BMI), longer duration of smart phone usage, higher frequency of usage, shorter time period until first smart phone use in the morning and social networking sites (SNS) were associated significantly with the smart phone addiction. Conclusion The current research gives the information about the extent of smart phone over usage and addiction among the dental students in Saudi Arabia with indication of the predictors of addiction and the need for further research in the area with comprehensible interpretation to spread the awareness of the smart phone addiction.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Hand-Washing among Dentists and Dental Students in Riyadh City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Eida Shahin ◽  
Khawla Al Dubaikhi ◽  
Najd Al Eissa ◽  
Latifa Al Olah ◽  
Abdulrahman Al Saffan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Riyadh City

scholarly journals Evaluation of Temporomandibular Disorders Among Dental Students of Saudi Arabia Using Diagnostic Criteria/temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) and Its Association With Biographic, Academic, and Psychosocial Parameters – A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
KUMAR CHANDAN SRIVAST ◽  
DEEPTI SHRIVASTAVA ◽  
Zafar Ali Khan ◽  
Anil Kumar Nagarajappa ◽  
Mohammed Assayed Mousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Axis I

Abstract Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a board category of conditions arising from the various components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) complex. Bio-psychosocial model is the most accepted theory describing the etiopathogenesis of TMD. Dental students are vulnerable to psychological disorders including anxiety, depression and stress. Hence, the aim of the current study was to evaluate the TMD among dental students of various academic levels and explore the association of TMD with biographic, academic, and psychosocial parameters. Methods: A total of 246 students of a dental school in Saudi Arabia were chosen for the study. After getting consent, all students were examined as per the diagnostic criteria/Temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD) including components from axis-I and axis-II. Results: The overall cross-sectional prevalence of TMD was found to be 36.99%. Pain arising from the jaw, temple, and peri-auricular area was the most commonly reported symptom and elicited sign during examination. Among the pain-related TMD, myalgia was the commonest diagnosed condition, whereas disc displacement with reduction was found prevalent in intra-articular disorder category. Female (OR=1.94; P=0.004), married (OR=1.74; P=0.04), and students in clinical levels (OR=1.65; P=0.03) were shown to have significantly higher risk to develop TMD. Among the psychosocial parameters, parafunctional habits (OR=2.10; P<0.001) and anxiety (OR=1.55; P=0.04) are shown to increase risk of developing TMD. Students with any TMD reported to have significantly higher pain intensity (OR=1.68; P=0.01) and jaw functional limitations (OR=1.45; P=0.008). Conclusion: Dental students especially in the clinical levels were shown to poses higher risk of developing TMD, hence strategies such as academic counselling and objective evaluation via rubrics should be planned to modify the administration of the curriculum, training methods and evaluation process.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists in Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 015-019
Author(s):  
Talat Al-Gunaid ◽  
Rayan Abdulhai ◽  
Baha Flemban
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Parts

Abstract Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common occupational hazards associated with a wide range of occupations. Dental professionals have an increased risk of developing such disorders caused by repetitive, hard, or stressful gestures. Taking this issue into consideration, we felt the necessity to investigate the prevalence and distribution of musculoskeletal symptoms among dentists in Al-Madinah. Materials and methods: A self-reported questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of 180 dentists from different parts of Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was about musculoskeletal symptoms in different parts of the body. Results: A total of 70 questionnaires were completed and returned. Of the respondents, 47 (67.1%) were males and 23 (32.9%) were females. The mean age of respondents was 36.1 ± 8.7. Majority were general dental practitioners [45 (64.2%)], with the remainder being specialists [25 (35.8%)]. Prevalence of MSD during the past 12 months was reported to be lower back pain (65.7%), neck pain (48.6%), and shoulder pain (45.7%), with the lowest prevalence pain being found in the hips and thighs (17.1%). Conclusion: The results suggested that the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among dentists in Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is high. Continuing education for dentists and dental students about the proper and correct dental positions as well as practicing ergonomic skills and incorporating them into the curriculum would be beneficial.

Extracurricular Activities Among Undergraduate Dental Students In Dental Colleges In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Aljoharah A Alsinaidi ◽  
Dalal H Alotaibi ◽  
Amina K. P. Zerine ◽  
Rabab A Bukhamseen R ◽  
Farah A Alzahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Dental Students

scholarly journals Awareness Toward COVID-19 Precautions Among Different Levels of Dental Students in King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 1317-1324
Author(s):  
Reham Al Jasser ◽  
Mohammed Al Sarhan ◽  
Dalal Al Otaibi ◽  
Saleh Al Oraini
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Different Levels

Convergence Angles of Clinical Tooth Preparations Achieved by Dental Students at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

2013 ◽  
Vol 77 (9) ◽  
pp. 1154-1158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalil Aleisa ◽  
Ziad N. Al-Dwairi ◽  
Khalid Alwazzan ◽  
Meteab Al-Moither ◽  
Meshal Al-Shammari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
King Saud University
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