Description:
The dental profession is one of the most at-risk
professions in the area of musculoskeletal injury due to multiple ergonomic risk
factors. The dental practitioner has many elements to consider when attempting
to reduce these risk factors and extend their career life. In addition to
posture, which is what most people think about when the term "ergonomics" is
mentioned, there are considerations in PPE, microbreaks, and operatory design.
Each of these areas can either enhance or diminish the health of the dental
practitioner's body. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able
to identify new ergonomic concerns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, learn
about the importance of stretching and microbreaks, and the importance of
operatory design and layout to preserve musculoskeletal health.
Presenter: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Learning objectives
• Identify 'new"
ergonomic concerns with the incorporation of additional PPE, such as N95
respirators and face shields
• Understand the importance and implementation
of microbreaks into their daily practice, as well as the most beneficial
stretches for dental practitioners
• Learn ideal operatory design for
maximum efficiency and musculoskeletal health
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