Abstract
BACKGROUND: The efficiency and productivity of dentists are affected due to musculoskeletal disorders. Efforts should be made to monitor and reduce these disorders so that proper relation is maintained between body and work. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This research evaluates and compares the level of creatine kinase (CK) in operators working in ergonomically correct posture and incorrect posture using a newly developed digitalized alarm sensor attached to a dental operating stool. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A digitalized alarming sensor was attached to half of the operating stools. Blood samples of the operators were checked for CK levels before working on patients and within 13-24 h after the operators have completed their work on patients. RESULTS: The P value was found to be highly significant in operators without digitalized alarming sensors within 13-24 h after completing their work on patients. There was no significant difference in CK levels before patient interaction between the two groups; the presence of the alarm device had a notable impact on CK levels within 13-24 h after work. CONCLUSION: The group without the alarm device displayed significantly higher CK levels during this postwork timeframe, suggesting a potential association between the absence of the alarm device and increased CK levels among dental professionals.