Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Equipment Ergonomics among Interns and Final Year Dental Students in Bareilly

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevailing perception of BDS interns and BDS final year students regarding
EE in Bareilly. Settings and Design: Authors conducted a cross-sectional survey in December 2020 amidst the BDS intern
and final year students of Bareilly International University, Bareilly.

Subjects and Methods: The data were collected
using 18-item custom designed proforma, comprising of questions evaluating student’s basic knowledge about EE.
Statistical Analysis

Used: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 23. Kruskal Wallis ANOVA was used to compare
the responses among the two groups.

Results: Of 100 subjects surveyed, 45.8% final year and only 20% interns ever used chair
side exercises in their clinical work. In addition, only 18.6% of final years and 42% interns believed that the accentuation on
EE is less in the current dental curriculum.

Conclusions: In the current cross sectional study, the participants lacked a proper
understanding of EE and the newer advances in the conventional instruments. Within the limitations of this study, we suggest
improvising the scenario of an acquaintance of EE in the dental curriculum.
Key words: Equipment ergonomics, final year, Bareilly, musculoskeletal injuries