Musculoskeletal disorders commonly experienced by dental professionals can affect their health and well-being. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among
dentists in Iran. A cross sectional study was carried out in Rasht, northern Iran. Participants were dental
workers who completed structured questionnaire on the topic of musculoskeletal disorders related to their
job. The first part of the questionnaire was self-administered regarding their demographic information and
job satisfaction. The second part was the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) for determining
the site of pain, if any. The severity of pain was assessed by using Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The third
section was RULA questionnaire (Rapid Upper Limb disorder Assessment) to determine the awkward
posture during their work and eventually the need to improve the condition. A total of 92 dentists
responded to the questionnaire. Seventy three percent of participant dentists had musculoskeletal pain.
The common painful sites of the body were as follows: neck (43.4%), back (35.8%), and shoulder and
wrist (each 25%). Direct inspection was a risk factor for neck pain (OR: 35.34, p