Basic Prevention and Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
By Brian J. Wilkinson, PT, DPT, CHT, CLT; Holly Erenfeld, RDH, EPDH, MDH; and Amy Coplen, RDH, EPDH, MS About 96% of dental hygienists experience…
Category: Ergonomics
Promote Ergonomic Health
By Amber W. Hunt, BSDH, MS, RDH and Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, MS Impacting the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are…
Ensure Career Longevity With Eye Health
By Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, MS and Tracee Dahm, BSDH, MS, RDH In order to ensure career longevity and provide the best possible care to…
An Inside Look at Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dental Hygienists
By Shannon C. Thomason, CDA, RDH, MSDH, Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, MSDH, Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS Workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of limited…
The Use of Acupuncture to Ease Musculoskeletal Pain
By Jennifer Gertenbach, RDH, Kara Franklin, RDH, Emily Von Tress, RDH, Kandice Swarthout, MS, RDH, LPC The high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among oral health professionals is a…
An Addition to the Ergonomic Toolbox
By Crystal Kanderis Lane, RDH, BS, MS Working in dental hygiene is immensely rewarding, and oral health professionals have a high level of job satisfaction.1…
Creating an Ergonomic Workspace
Oral health professionals need to pay close attention to ergonomics to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and ensure quality of life.
Improving Visual Acuity
Whether age or digital exposure is affecting a clinician’s vision, strategies are available to improve eyesight.
An Interprofessional Approach to Ergonomics
A collaboration between occupational therapy and dental hygiene departments increased awareness of the common pitfalls that lead to musculoskeletal di…