Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Dental Students and Dental Assistants of Dental Colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- A Cross Sectional Study

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Shaista Haleem 1 , Yasmine T Ahmed 2 , Mahesh Suganna 3 , Zainab I Alhumaid 4 , Wajd J Assiri 5 , Asma F Alanazi

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Background: Dentists in their practice are exposed to work-related vibrations on a daily basis. Carpel tunnel syndrome occurs due to overuse of the hand while using vibratory equipment such as sizing, turbines, and handles with slow speeds, gripping and working with tools or other small objects such as endodontic files.

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