Proper ergonomics can prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among dental practitioners. Static and awkward postures contribute significantly to the onset of MSDs, affecting various parts of the body. This review emphasizes the importance of dynamic posture over a static one. Any prolonged contraction of the muscular tissue leads to a restriction of capillaries and a reduced intake of nutrients, lactate accumulation within the tissues with subsequent pain, muscle imbalance, and activation of adaptive systems, which significantly impact the spine, neck, shoulders, and wrist health. A general overview of the main MSDs was also provided along with preventive strategies to increase the awareness on such a topical issue among clinicians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[2765],"tags":[2835,2834,2831,2720,2832,2836,2838,2837,2833,2718],"affiliation":[],"contributor":[2712,2715,2714,2713,2671],"journalissue":[2823],"class_list":["post-21742","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","category-jo-vol-16-n-2-may-aug-2024","tag-back-pain","tag-dynamic-posture","tag-ergonomics","tag-injury","tag-musculoskeletal-disorders","tag-neck-pain","tag-preventive-strategies","tag-shoulder-pain","tag-static-posture","tag-wrist-pain","contributor-f-tricca","contributor-r-scarano","contributor-s-a-gehrke","contributor-s-benedicenti","contributor-s-r-tari","journalissue-jo-vol-16-n-2-may-aug-2024"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n