ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res. 8(01), 971-977 971 Journal Homepage: -www.journalijar.com Article DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/10389 DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/10389 RESEARCH ARTICLE DETERMINATION OF ERGONOMICS, FITNESS AND ITS IMPACT IN DENTAL PRACTICE : A KAP STUDY Dr. Charu Girotra 1 , Dr. Siddharth Acharya 2 , Dr. Omkar Shetty 3 and Dr. Resha Shah 3 1. Professor Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai. 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, School of Dentistry, DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai. 3. Dean, Professor Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Manuscript Info Abstract ……………………. ……………………………………………………………… Manuscript History Received: 30 November 2019 Final Accepted: 31 December 2019 Published: January 2020 Key words:- Ergonomics, Dental Practitioners, Exercise Aim: To understand the dental practitioners’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Ergonomics & Fitness and implementation of the same in their practice and way of life. Subjects and Methods: A total of 400 private dental practitioners across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai were included in the study, 184 males and 216 females, with a mean age of 33.79 years. Dentists were evaluated with 19 point close-ended self-administered questionnaire. Results: The data showed 87% subjects observing a sitting position while working on patients. Majority (75.8%) subjects did not use dental loupes in their practice. Most (69%) subjects practiced four hand dentistry. 44% practitioners experienced pain while working on patients with moderate pain in the neck (60.55%) predominating most of the cases followed by mild pain in the lower back (52.57%). Use of wrong posture was the probable reason for pain mentioned by 42.70% subjects. 19.33% dentists did not indulge into physical fitness during the day because of lack of interest (53.96%), busy practice (25.39%). Conclusion: Dental practitioners should incorporate use of proper ergonomic practices in their daily routine through use of assistive devices and follow a fitness regimen regularly for a healthier way of life. Copy Right, IJAR, 2020,. All rights reserved. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Introduction:- Dentistry is a profession with limited work setting and a social interaction amongst a helper and recipient. The most important aspect in any profession involves a state of good health and wellbeing of the professional himself, which is applicable highly in the field of dentistry and dental professionals. Though 88% of dentists report good or excellent health (Ivona K et al 2014; Kupcinskas L et al 2003), some studies show that one out of ten dentists reports having poor general health and three out of ten dentists report having poor physical state (Ivona K et al 2014; Gorter RC et al 2000). Dentists are vulnerable to difficulties and illness that hamper their day to day practice. Corresponding Author:- Dr. Siddharth Acharya Address:- Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, School of Dentistry, DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai.