Strengthening occupational health by proprioceptive derivation in dentistry: a systematic review

Abstract Background Most dental procedures are time-taking and also need professional skills to obtain the desired results. To achieve success in the dental profession, one needs to modify the previous working conditions. Objective A comprehensive, systematic review was conducted on the available literature to clarify the advantages of the proprioceptive derivation over the conventional approach. Methods Three major scientific databases were used as search engines like Medline/PubMed and EBSCOhost by following three main criteria. The search criteria were based on the proprioceptive derivation concept used in dentistry and the change in the dental workstation environment for an effective way of performing dentistry. They modified work postures that reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal diseases. Results The Proprioceptive derivation approach resulted in improvement in all the three objectives followed in this systematic review. Applying the proprioceptive principles resulted in comfort and work efficiency in performing dental procedures. Conclusion Applying the Pd concept to dental practice reduces work-related musculoskeletal disorders and improves dental clinicians’ work efficiency and longevity.