Cost of dental treatment globally accounts for around 442 Bn USD which is around 4.6% of the total medical expenditure.

Quality-adjusted life expectancy (QALE) is estimated to be 0.43 years due to dental morbidities.

Globally for every one thousand patients there is one dental practitioner which is a steep burden gradient. 

Due to poor Ergonomics and excess work load around 70% of the Dentists suffer from Musculo-Skeletal Disorders. 

There is thus requirement for:

1. Innovative methods and practices for understanding the Ergonomics and Redesign the Dental Work-space. 

2. Identify technological interventions for assisting tools used by the Dental Professionals in day-to-day industry.

3. Diagnostic Methods to prevent awkward body postures.

4. Decision Support System(DSS) for identifying Dental Diseases and extent.